The most beautiful places in New York to propose marriage
'02.02.2024'
Alina Prikhodko
New York is home to a lot of romantic movies, so it's no secret that people love to propose in the heart of the city. Especially on Valentine's Day. According to SecretNYC, New York City is home to four of the world's most popular marriage proposal spots.
With Valentine's Day just around the corner, New York City is an enchanting haven for romantics, offering everything from leisurely strolls through Central Park to a mesmerizing sunset from the Empire State Building.
Very often on this day people swear their love and propose marriage. How to make this moment magical and unforgettable, but most importantly – where? Iconic locations are a popular choice for engagement, and PayingTooMuch's research has found which landmarks around the world are the most popular for marriage proposals.
Central Park, an iconic green oasis in the heart of New York City, ranks high on the list of the most popular places to propose marriage. It has racked up 24 million views on the hashtag on TikTok. Along with other famous landmarks such as the Trevi Fountain in Rome, it has taken its place among the best locations in the world. Brooklyn Bridge was ranked 8th, Times Square was ranked 12th, and Grand Central was ranked 15th.
Fifteen of the world's most popular attractions where people propose romantically:
- Central Park – 24 views
- Trevi Fountain – 16 views
- Disneyland - 7 views
- Walt Disney World – 4 views
- Eiffel Tower – 1 views
- Tower Bridge – 739 views
- Burj Khalifa – 37 views
- Brooklyn Bridge – 33 views
- Machu Picchu – 30 views
- Grand Canyon – 26 views
- Niagara Fall - 23 views
- Times Square – 7 views
- Lincoln Memorial – 5 views
- Universal Studios – 3 views
- Grand Central – 1 views
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Santorini (Greece) claims to be the most romantic place to propose, while Hội An (Vietnam) is the most affordable, with the lowest average cost of a three-course dinner for two ($11,59). It is noteworthy that Paris became the center of attention on social networks, collecting 78,8 million views on TikTok. New York rounded out the top five with 6,9 million views.
Ten of the world's most popular places to propose marriage
- Paris – 78 views
- Lake Como – 13 views
- Napa Valley – 11 views
- London – 10 views
- New York – 6 views
- Cancun – 6 views
- Maldives – 4 views
- San Francisco – 4 views
- Santorini – 3 views
- Bali – 2 views
