Take Interstate 87 (Northway) to Interstate 90 (East) exit, proceed east to Interstate 787 South and take Empire Plaza exit #3A.
Take New York State Thruway (Interstate 87) to Exit 23 - straight through Toll Booth to Interstate 787 North, then take Empire Plaza exit #3.
Take Interstate 90 and cross Hudson River. Take exit to Interstate 787 South, along river. Take Empire Plaza exit #3A.
Take the New York State Thruway (Interstate 90) to Exit 24, proceed east on Interstate 90 to Interstate 787 South, along the river. Take Empire Plaza Exit #3A.
From Pearl Street, turn onto Market Street (one way). Continue straight and follow signs to Empire Plaza.
Directions Via Google Maps Downloadable DirectionsUse V-Lot (also known as P3 North) on your right as you exit from 787.
*Depending on the day of the week and time of the day, there may be a charge for parking.
*Please note, parking is refunded if you are parked for less than 1 hour on weekdays.
Instead of turning right in the V-Lot, you may continue straight to access street parking. There are 2 options to access street parking.
In any case, The Cornerstone (formerly know as Sign of the Tree) is accessible from V-Lot, from the Empire State Plaza Concourse, and from the street.
- From the V-Lot, after you go through the second booth (to pay for entry), take a right at the end of the aisle. Continue are far as you can without going through additional gates (permit parking only). Follow signage and turn left before you get to this gate. Look for signage for "Mazzone Hospitality." Take elevator #28 directly into the Restaurant on level 2.
- From the Concourse, go to the end of the hallway between McDonald's and the State Police with signage for Cornerstone and the East Parking Garage. Take elevator #28 on the right to the second floor.
- From the street level, the Cornerstone if is between the Egg and Corning Tower.