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| Tours & Information |
| Plaza Tours
| Executive Mansion
| Plaza Art Collection
| Memorials |
| State Capitol
| Kid's Place
| Observation Deck
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Welcome to the Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State
Plaza - one of the most spectacular capital centers in the country. The
Plaza is the seat of government operations for New York State - it
occupies 98 acres of land, with 11,000 employees in 10 buildings. The
Plaza exists because of the vision and determination of one man,
Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller, who wanted to create "the most
electrifying capital in the world." To fulfill his purpose, Rockefeller
commissioned Wallace K. Harrison, a personal friend and chief architect
for Rockefeller Center, to be the principal architect for the Plaza.
Construction began in 1965 and was completed in 1978.
Since its completion, The Empire State Plaza has become a cultural
center for thousands of visitors each year. From the New York State
Capitol to the New York State Museum, the Empire State Plaza is full of
things to do. Listed below are just a few of the offerings at the
Empire State Plaza.
For any additional information concerning the Plaza, contact the Plaza
Information Office at (518) 474-2418. The Plaza Information Office
provides assistance to visitors at the Empire State Plaza. Their
central office is located off the main concourse, near The Egg and
Convention Center. Visitor's Services Assistants and Plaza Ambassadors
also staff information booths on the north and south end of the
concourse.
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