Inter-Continental Jewelers Blog - 9 Cool Places to Propose in Houston
There are so many gorgeous places in Houston to pop the question. Once you have chosen the perfect engagement ring, you need the perfect setting to present it to that one and only. As you did when selecting the ring, consider what makes your couple hood unique. What surroundings recall the best of your relationship? What feelings do you want to evoke?
Here are 9 cool places to propose in Houston. Surely one of them will do nicely.
In the Park
If a setting filled with natural beauty appeals to you, there is an endless array of parks throughout the city. Here are three that provide beautiful settings with as much privacy as you would wish. Whether you want to take a short hike or stay close to the center of Houston, each of these parks has something to recommend it.
Gerald D. Hines. Waterwall Park
What could be more dramatic than a seven-story waterfall gushing 11,000 gallons of water per minute? Go at dusk when the lights come on, setting the space aglow with pinks, yellows, and oranges to mirror the sunset.
The park itself spans 18 acres of landscaped greenery just south of Williams Tower, invoking feelings of peace, inner strength, and beauty. You have the best of the city amid nature.
Houston Arboretum and Nature Centre
Situated on the edge of Memorial Park, the arboretum has five miles of hiking paths to explore. If you and your beloved enjoy challenging your muscles or just love nature, you are sure to find a perfect spot. Maybe the bridge over the ravine? Or perhaps the wildflower garden?
Afterward, you can take in a wine tasting to toast your new life together. Then you could gaze upon the woodland glade venue for your upcoming wedding.
Discovery Green
In the heart of downtown Houston lies a 12-acre urban park filled with activities and offers stunning backdrops for your special question. If you want a beautiful memento of the romance, have a photographer on hand at the Synchronicity of Color art wall. If you want a little more privacy, rent a kayak or sailboat and go out on Kinder Lake.
Here’s another idea. Go to the Listening Vessels stone sculpture and whisper your proposal into one sculpture while your proposee listens at the other, 70 feet away - if you can bear to be that far apart.
If the ground isn’t enough, cast your eye …
Into the Sky
Air Texas Balloon Adventures
Add some thrills to an already exciting moment by boarding a hot-air balloon. You can propose in mid-air while enjoying the sights and scenery of Houston from the sky. For the perfect romantic proposal, take off at sunrise and watch the sun come up over the city as you snuggle close in the basket.
If you prefer to keep your feet on the ground but enjoy a dramatic show…
James Turrell Twilight Epiphany Skyspace
The Skyspace has a bit of an alien feel, enhanced by a light show that begins ten minutes before dusk and dawn. If you both love art, the Twilight Epiphany delivers. Just wait a few minutes after the show to have a little privacy to pop the question. Or select the dawn show, which is less heavily attended.
Here’s a spot that’s the halfway point between sky and ground.
On the Water
Somehow, water evokes adventure and serenity. Being on the Gulf of Mexico, there’s no shortage of places in Houston to spend your time gazing into the deep while asking someone to be with you for life.
Reflection Pool at Houston Zoo
Visit the zoo in the early evening to enjoy the mystical quality of the secret garden where the reflection pool provides a serene ambiance. The lines of trees, mood lighting, and enveloping arch provide a peaceful background that’s perfect for kneeling.
Kemah Boardwalk
If you like elegance, take your love to one of the stylish restaurants before going on a romantic walk along the boardwalk. Propose to the quiet lapping of the water and enjoy a spectacular sunset.
Or, if you want something more thrilling that evokes the joy of childhood, take in the amusement park on the pier. Ride the Ferris wheel and propose at the top, or take your soon-to-be fiancé on a whirling carousel ride. For real excitement, propose while riding the Boardwalk Bullet! (…but maybe leave the presentation of the ring for later.) Afterward, celebrate with some classic amusement park treats.
The Ultimate in Romance
Saving the best for last, these are pure romance.
Rainbow Lodge
Booked a year in advance for Valentine’s Day, the Rainbow Lodge is the place for romance. It’s relaxed and classy, with a staff that knows exactly when to give you time to yourselves. The food is fabulous, American cooking specializing in wild game and seafood.
It’s known as one of the most beautiful places for pulling out the engagement ring in a restaurant for an iconic proposal.
Cacao & Cardamom
Perfect for the chocoholic or anyone wanting to enjoy sweets with their sweetie, take your partner to here. (Hint: cocoa is known as an aphrodisiac.). Don’t forget the ring!
There are probably a million more places in Houston where you can have the proposal of the lifetime. These are just a few of them. But there’s only one place that’s perfect for finding an engagement ring to match the occasion.
Visit Inter-Continental Jewelers and find an engagement ring worthy of that jewel of a person who outshines all others.
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