Promenade—A leisurely walk for pleasure.

The Promenade at the Nebraska Capitol is a delightful place for a leisurely a stroll.  Once again open for the full circuit, staff and visitors are able to take advantage of this elevated walkway. The second floor level exterior promenade reveals a very different view of the Capitol and grounds. The exterior carved panels representing Government and Law in Western Civilization can be seen in much greater detail.  Up at tree level the carefully maintained Capitol grounds provide a green contrast to the buff Indiana limestone facade. The promenade is accessed via exterior stairs leading up from each of the four ground level entrances.

The promenade is open to the public from sunrise to sunset when weather permits.  The promenade is closed during the colder months when frost, ice and snow make the granite steps and pavers unsafe. The promenade is intended for pedestrian traffic only.  No wheeled recreation or transportation, such as bicycles. skateboards or roller skates/blades, etc., is allowed.  Jogging and running for exercise on the promenade can cause serious paver leveling problems/damage and is prohibited.  Only service animals are allowed on the promenade; dogs and other pets are not allowed.

Visitors may climb up the stairs on any of the four sides to reach the main north entrance, seen here at a distance as one turns the corner from the west side.

The main north entrance as viewed from the Promenade.

The south stairs lead up to the Promenade and provides an example of what can be expected to be seen on the east and west sides as well. 

Goodhue Boulevard as seen from the Promenade is the only axial mall which predates the Goodhue Capitol.  Centennial Mall to the north and Lincoln Mall to the west were created to further tie the Capitol to Lincoln’s cityscape.

The Governor’s Residence as seen from the Promenade. 

Up close on the Promenade, the broad low exterior facade seems to stretch off into the distance like to vast expanse of the prairie.

Walking toward the west from the north entrance visitors get a grand view of downtown Lincoln.