MacArthur Bridge — Attraction in Detroit

This bridge has so much history and yet most will never know it. Some of which is its dark history with suicide and death. The Detroit Free Press' Detroit Almanac, stated that in 1935, 87 people had leaped from the bridge to their deaths, a sum no doubt aggravated by the Great Depression, which hit Detroit especially hard. The problem was so acute that the Detroit Police Department instituted a "suicide squad" to scout the bridge for potential jumpers. In 1938 alone, 15 would-be jumpers were saved. Another hotly debated historical moment for the bridge's history is when Harry Houdini jumped from it back on Nov. 27th 1906 as one of this famous stunts. The jump happened, but it's the details over whether he was trapped under the ice nearly dying seem to be just fiction as reported by Detroit News and many other sources. There is plenty more fun facts and hopefully this will intrigue you to do your our research. Best part about this bridge is where it takes you to regardless of the direction...

A short bridge with a great view of the Detroit skyline and Ambassador Bridge. It's fun to walk along the bridge and watch the ducks and geese floating under it. You can see most of Belle Isle and up and down the Riverview area of Detroit, and even see the Tri-Centennial Lighthouse downriver at...

As a visitor to Detroit, crossing the MacArthur Bridge was a memorable experience. The panoramic views of the Detroit River was great. The bridge is wide and well-maintained, offering a scenic route to Belle Isle Park. It’s a must-see spot for anyone...