Top 10 Proposal Spots in New York City

By Pamela Skillings

Updated 05/31/18

New York City, Young man proposing to young woman in Central Park
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Thinking about popping the question in New York City? Make it a romantic proposal to remember at one of these New York City locations, selected by Brides New York as the top 10 proposal spots in NYC.

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    Central Park Boathouse

    Gondola at the lake which is surrounded by greens.
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    Enjoy a romantic dinner by the lake and then spring for a gondola ride so you can propose to the sounds of a warbling gondolier.

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    Lincoln Center Revson Fountain

    Lincoln Center
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    Propose by the glow of Lincoln Center's Revson Fountain and end a night at the opera with a special surprise.

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    Ice Rink At Rockefeller Center

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    Take your sweetie for a spin around the ice, then drop to one knee at ​the center rink for a round of applause from the crowd.

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    Hayden Planetarium

    Rose Center and Hayden Planetarium
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    Make it a special proposal under the stars at the Hayden Planetarium at the American Museum of Natural History.

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    Coney Island's Cyclone

    Aerial of the Coney Island Cyclone Roller Coaster
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    Show her that life with you will be a thrill a minute by proposing in mid-plunge on Coney Island's famous roller coaster.

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    Brooklyn Heights Promenade

    Brooklyn, View of lower Manhattan skyline from the Brooklyn heights promenade
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    Take a moonlight stroll along the promenade and propose as she gazes out at breathtaking views of Manhattan and the Brooklyn Bridge,

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    Staten Island Botanical Garden's Chinese Scholars Garden

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    Who knew Staten Island could be romantic? This tranquil Asian garden offers a very Zen atmosphere for your marriage proposal.

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    Tudor City Park

    Tudor City Greens Spring
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    Find a secluded spot in this lovely park with river views.

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    Yankee Stadium

    Yankee Stadium
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    Romantic baseball fans will swoon at a proposal displayed on the big screen behind center field.

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    Ellis Island

    Ellis Island, New York City
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    Vow to start making your own family history with a proposal at the immigrant history museum at Ellis Island.