Love is in the air these days and DC is a fantastic place to fall and be in love. If you are seeking out a special proposal next week or any time soon, you have plenty of options available to you in the district. Plan the most unforgettable proposal at these 16 best places to get engaged in DC.
- The Tidal Basin
Flickr/Dhilung Kirat Surrounded by pink cherry blossoms, iconic monuments and the glittering Tidal Basin offers a beautiful place to pop that important question. Be forewarned, you might have an audience given the popularity of the place. Our recommendation is to go early in the morning to avoid tourists.
- Bishop’s Garden at the National Cathedral
Flickr/DC Gardens A quiet oasis right next to the National Cathedral, the Bishop’s Garden is a little known hideout and if you are looking for a more private but breathtaking place to propose, this is it!
- Dumbarton Oaks
Flickr/DC Gardens Dumbarton Oaks is a gorgeous historic estate that is now a public museum and garden in Georgetown. Find a quiet section of the garden to propose and then head down to a fancy restaurant on nearby M Street to celebrate.
- Washington Harbor
Facebook/The Washington Harbour In the heart of Georgetown, overlooking the Potomac River, the Washington Harbour is a gorgeous spot. If you choose to propose in the winter, you will be surrounded by twinkle lights and in the summer, picturesque fountains will add to your moment. Celebrate at one of the nearby restaurants afterwards!
- Meridian Hill Park
Flickr/NCinDC A fantastic cascading waterfall, European-inspired fountains will give the impression that you are somewhere deep in the heart of Europe as opposed to the District. The enchanting details of this location make it incredibly memorable.
- Kingman Island
Flickr/Andrew Turner Kingman Island is a remote and isolated part of DC that is ideal for private proposals surrounded by stunning nature.
- POV
Facebook/W Washington DC Hotel POV is the roof top restaurant of the W Hotel. Enjoy rooftop views of some of the most iconic Washington DC landmarks, making for a perfect backdrop for your proposal.
- National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden
Flickr/Elvert Barnes The Sculpture Garden is an art lover’s dream and a unique place to propose! Find the Amor sculpture for an extra touch! Or head there in the winter months and propose on the outdoor skating rink.
- The Spanish Steps
Flickr/Robert Lyle Bolton The Spanish Steps are lined with greenery and feature a lion-head fountain and is tucked away in Kalorama, making it extremely hidden and private, as well as, romantic.
- Key Bridge
Flickr/Rudi Riet The Key Bridge at sunset (or sunrise!) offers 360 views of the Potomac River, Georgetown, DC, the Kennedy Center, the Washington Monument and Rosslyn.
- Hillwood Estate
Flickr/Ted Hillwood Estate and Gardens, the former home of socialite Marjorie Merriweather Post has extensive gardens, including a spectacular Japanese-style garden that is quite romantic and peaceful.
- National Arboretum
Flickr/Mandy Jansen With over 400 acres to explore, the National Arboretum is full of stunning landscapes and gorgeous nature. You can even ask the question in front of the infamous Capital Columns
- Spirit of Washington
Facebook/Spirit of Washington Imagine cruising the Potomac, enjoying a whole new view of DC and asking the most important question of your life! You can even book a private cruise and enjoy a catered, private evening on board.
- DC War Memorial
Flickr/Malcolm Tredinnick DC War Memorial gives you quiet, privacy and ideal location near the most well-known and historic monuments and memorials in DC. Inside the marble columns, tucked away near the Mall, you can enjoy a romantic moment.
- Lincoln Memorial
Flickr/Christopher Neugebauer One of the most photographed memorials in the area, the Lincoln makes a spectacular spot for a proposal. Our tip is go late at night to avoid the crowds and experience the exquisite beauty of the memorials and monuments lit up.
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Flickr/Dhilung Kirat
Surrounded by pink cherry blossoms, iconic monuments and the glittering Tidal Basin offers a beautiful place to pop that important question. Be forewarned, you might have an audience given the popularity of the place. Our recommendation is to go early in the morning to avoid tourists.
Flickr/DC Gardens
A quiet oasis right next to the National Cathedral, the Bishop’s Garden is a little known hideout and if you are looking for a more private but breathtaking place to propose, this is it!
Dumbarton Oaks is a gorgeous historic estate that is now a public museum and garden in Georgetown. Find a quiet section of the garden to propose and then head down to a fancy restaurant on nearby M Street to celebrate.
Facebook/The Washington Harbour
In the heart of Georgetown, overlooking the Potomac River, the Washington Harbour is a gorgeous spot. If you choose to propose in the winter, you will be surrounded by twinkle lights and in the summer, picturesque fountains will add to your moment. Celebrate at one of the nearby restaurants afterwards!
Flickr/NCinDC
A fantastic cascading waterfall, European-inspired fountains will give the impression that you are somewhere deep in the heart of Europe as opposed to the District. The enchanting details of this location make it incredibly memorable.
Flickr/Andrew Turner
Kingman Island is a remote and isolated part of DC that is ideal for private proposals surrounded by stunning nature.
Facebook/W Washington DC Hotel
POV is the roof top restaurant of the W Hotel. Enjoy rooftop views of some of the most iconic Washington DC landmarks, making for a perfect backdrop for your proposal.
Flickr/Elvert Barnes
The Sculpture Garden is an art lover’s dream and a unique place to propose! Find the Amor sculpture for an extra touch! Or head there in the winter months and propose on the outdoor skating rink.
Flickr/Robert Lyle Bolton
The Spanish Steps are lined with greenery and feature a lion-head fountain and is tucked away in Kalorama, making it extremely hidden and private, as well as, romantic.
Flickr/Rudi Riet
The Key Bridge at sunset (or sunrise!) offers 360 views of the Potomac River, Georgetown, DC, the Kennedy Center, the Washington Monument and Rosslyn.
Flickr/Ted
Hillwood Estate and Gardens, the former home of socialite Marjorie Merriweather Post has extensive gardens, including a spectacular Japanese-style garden that is quite romantic and peaceful.
Flickr/Mandy Jansen
With over 400 acres to explore, the National Arboretum is full of stunning landscapes and gorgeous nature. You can even ask the question in front of the infamous Capital Columns
Facebook/Spirit of Washington
Imagine cruising the Potomac, enjoying a whole new view of DC and asking the most important question of your life! You can even book a private cruise and enjoy a catered, private evening on board.
Flickr/Malcolm Tredinnick
DC War Memorial gives you quiet, privacy and ideal location near the most well-known and historic monuments and memorials in DC. Inside the marble columns, tucked away near the Mall, you can enjoy a romantic moment.
Flickr/Christopher Neugebauer
One of the most photographed memorials in the area, the Lincoln makes a spectacular spot for a proposal. Our tip is go late at night to avoid the crowds and experience the exquisite beauty of the memorials and monuments lit up.
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