Surprise Proposal Locations with a monument view in Washington, DC
After photographing over 1,000+ surprise proposals over the past 12 years in DC at dozens of locations, we have complied a list of the best places to propose in Washington, DC! Whether you or local to DC or are visiting for a weekend trip, there are many great options: memorials, monuments, art galleries, parks, waterfront locations, and rooftop locations.
Top Surprise Proposal Locations with a monument view in Washington, DC
The Kennedy Center Rooftop Terrace
The Kennedy Center has a rooftop terrace with amazing monument views of DC! You can get a prefect rooftop view of The Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial from the terrace!
Constitution Gardens
This spot is located between The Washington Monument and The Lincoln Memorial on part of The Mall. It’s a small piece of land surrounded by a pond that is accessible by a small wooden bridge. It makes a great proposal location for a perfect unobtrusive view of The Washington Monument in the background. The location is very private and normally has few tourist in the area as many of the tourist spend time at the nearby memorials. This makes for the perfect location that includes the view of the monuments without the large crowds of tourist. This spot also commonly has ducks and lots of greenery surrounding. Click to view a Constitution Gardens Proposal! This is a great spot for a monument view on the Mall that is a more private location.
Tidal Basin / Jefferson Memorial
In front of the Jefferson Memorial you’ll get a great view of The Tidal Basin and Washington Monument! During cherry blossom season this spot is popular for cherry blossom trees as well! Considering proposing during peak bloom of the blossoms for some colorful photos!
The Reflecting Pool
The Reflecting Pool and Washington Monument are a great backdrop for a classic DC proposal. If you propose off to one side instead of directly in the center you can also get a view of The Capitol in the distance! The Lincoln Memorial in front of The Reflecting Pool used to be the most popular location for a surprise proposal in DC, however it is currently under renovations!
The Capitol Building
For a different view of The Washington Monument considering a surprise proposal on the grounds of The US Capitol Building! If you’re a local and live near Capitol Hill it’s a great spot to take your dog on a walk or if you’re a tourist the grounds of the Capitol or nearby botanical gardens might be a great place to visit!
View from the Netherlands CARILLON
At the Netherlands Carillon in Arlington, VA there is an amazing view of DC with the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument and Capitol Building all in the same shot! There is a grassy field that has this iconic view and it tends to not be very busy
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