A proposal, if it’s part of your life, can be one of those memories you revisit again and again with pleasure. Along with the steady gaze of your spouse-to-be, you may recall the setting, hopefully a romantic spot that makes it likely for all involved to say yes. Will the glint of the diamond be reflected in ocean waters, a spectacular skyscraper view or a quiet meadow with wildflowers? All of the above sound amazing. According to a new study by A Diamond is Forever, a gorgeous garden in Miami was just named one of the most romantic spots in the U.S. to start tying that knot.
People who clutch hands and slide rings onto fingers at Vizcaya Museum & Gardens in Miami are starting their new life in the third best place to propose here in the U.S. It’s got a lot going for it, as a historic landmark 1916 mansion with beautiful grounds, perched on the waterfront. Topiary is carved into shapes, while green lawns, secretive walkways, fountains with lily pads, an outdoor stone staircase and statuary complete the picture.
Entry into the site is only $25, and there’s a café to caffeinate before or after the big moment, and even a gift shop to purchase a memento of this day. Plus, if you are the asker and are aiming for the element of surprise, your intended may simply think this is a trip to enjoy a historic landmark that preserves history and highlights cultural diversity.
Other spots on the list? In first place is Garden of the Phoenix in Chicago, an 1893 Japanese garden established by the U.S. and Japan to symbolize friendship between the two nations. And in second place is Kauna’oa Beach on the Island of Hawai’i, also known as Mauna Kea Beach, a shallow turquoise cove for lovers to walk the powder-white sand.
Here is the full list of the top 15 best places to propose in the U.S.:
1. Garden of the Phoenix, Chicago, Illinois
2. Kauna’oa Beach, Island of Hawai’i
3. Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, Miami, Florida
4. Many Glacier Hotel, Browning, Montana
5. White Sands National Park, New Mexico
6. Palace of the Fine Arts, San Francisco, California
7. Zilker Botanical Garden, Austin, Texas
8. Huntington Falls, San Francisco, California
9. Niagara Falls, Niagara Falls, New York
10. Belvedere Castle, New York, New York
11. Yosemite Falls, Yosemite National Park, California
12. Albuquerque, New Mexico (hot air ballooning)
13. Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs, Colorad
14. Fountains of Bellagio, Las Vegas, Nevada
15. Mather Point, Grand Canyon Village, Arizona