Terry, there is a sidewalk between the Solarium and the BCV. It is not covered. There is a covered walkway to the main BC that enters across from the store. Yes, it is just for sitting. There is a large counter that looks like it may be for entertaining, but no sink. I rarely saw people in there, it seemed that it was used mainly to pass through. It did seem quicker to the lobby to cut through the Solarium than to follow the covered path. Another quick way to the lobby is to take the sidewalk beside the Solarium to the main entrance.