Purple People Bridge
A former railroad bridge converted into a purple pedestrian walkway connecting Cincinnati and Newport, Kentucky, with views of the city skyline.
The Purple People Bridge began as a railroad bridge built in 1872. In 2003 it was converted into a pedestrian and bicycle bridge, and it earned its name from its all-purple paint. It runs about 800 meters. The views from the bridge are wide, taking in the Cincinnati skyline, the Roebling Suspension Bridge, and the Newport riverfront. The lights are especially beautiful at dusk and at night. The north end connects to Sawyer Point Park on the east side of downtown, and the south end reaches the Newport riverfront commercial district, home to the Newport Aquarium. Together they form a walkable loop.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Newport Aquarium
- Taft Museum of Art
- Great American Ball Park
- Mount Adams
- Smale Riverfront Park & The Banks
- John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge
- National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
- Fountain Square