Purple People Bridge
Of the nine bridges crossing the Ohio River at Cincinnati, only one is purple. And only one is for people only.
After a $4 million restoration, the former L&N Railroad Bridge between Newport and Cincinnati is now a pedestrian walkway. Officially named the Newport Southbank Bridge, the Purple People Bridge is longest connector of its kind in the country that links two states.
Within a 10-minute walk from either side of the bridge you can:
• Watch the Reds or Bengals at Great American Ball Park and Paul Brown Stadium.
• Grab lunch or dinner at a wide range of restaurants, from the eclectic collection at Newport on the Levee to the newest sports on Cincinnati's Fountain Square.
• Have a picnic at Cincinnati's Bicentennial Commons at Sawyer Point and Yeatman's Cove or along the floodwall in Newport.
• Tour the Newport Aquarium or the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center near the historic Roebling Suspension Bridge.
Great for:
- Children
- Teens/Young Adults
- Families
- Couples
- Arts Aficionados
- History Buffs
- Outdoor Enthusiasts
When You Go
Location
Newport on the Levee and Sawyer Point, Cincinnati
Newport and Cincinnati, KY and OH
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Hours
Open 24-7, 365 days a year
Rates
Free
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Features
Wheelchair accessible: Yes
Bus parking: Yes
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