Purple People Bridge

The Purple People Bridge is a pedestrian-only bridge connecting Newport, Kentucky, and Cincinnati, Ohio. Owned and operated by the Purple People Bridge Company since 2001, the 2,670-foot bridge serves as a historic landmark, recreational trail, event space, and community hub, enhancing both economic development and quality of life on both sides of the Ohio River. Originally opened in 1872, seven years after the end of the Civil War, it remains the longest pedestrian bridge of its kind in the U.S.