{"id":60391,"date":"2019-08-05T18:05:13","date_gmt":"2019-08-05T18:05:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.withjoy.com\/blog2\/?p=60391"},"modified":"2024-04-08T09:47:40","modified_gmt":"2024-04-08T16:47:40","slug":"best-places-to-propose-chicago","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/best-places-to-propose-chicago\/","title":{"rendered":"The 14 Best Places to Propose in Chicago"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">As a &#8220;<\/span><span class=\"s2\">Windy City<\/span><span class=\"s1\">&#8221; nestled on the Southwest corner of\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s2\">Lake Michigan<\/span><span class=\"s1\">, Chicago is famed for its bold architecture, arts scene, and straightforward yet friendly locals. It\u2019s a place where what you see is what you get, and what you see is extraordinary. Resting in the folds of this vibrant metropolis are magnificent displays of nature, man-made wonders, and havens for aquatic life, providing unique, romantic, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/5-surprisingly-affordable-wedding-venues-chicago\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s3\">affordable<\/span><\/a>\u00a0places to ask those 4 sacred words:\u00a0<i>Will you marry me?<\/i>\u00a0To help you find the place that&#8217;s just right for you and your special someone, we\u2019ve pulled together 14 of the best places to propose in Chicago that are sure to accentuate that sweet sound of\u00a0<i>yes\u00a0<\/i>as you enter the next stage of your romantic journey:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/withjoy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s3\">wedding planning<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>1.\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/londonhousechicago.com\/rooftop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>LondonHouse<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s3\"><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><b>Cupola<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-60399 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/rehearsaluploads.withjoy.com\/uploads\/uploads\/LondonHouse-Photo-from-LondonHouse-website-1024x646.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"646\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Propose in style on the 23rd floor of the luxurious\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/londonhousechicago.com\/rooftop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s2\">LondonHouse<\/span><\/a>\u00a0hotel, but make your way to the\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s2\">cupola<\/span><span class=\"s1\">\u00a0which features towering Corinthian columns and jaw-dropping, 360-degree\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s2\">rooftop<\/span><span class=\"s1\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s2\">views of the city<\/span><span class=\"s1\">. One of the best places to propose in Chicago, it&#8217;s so popular that the hotel offers a proposal package including 1 uninterrupted hour in the\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s2\">cupola<\/span><span class=\"s1\">, a private escort to this astonishing location, a bottle of Dom P\u00e9rignon, a rose petal walkway, and a\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s2\">private\u00a0dining\u00a0room<\/span><span class=\"s1\">\u00a0if the weather turns. This\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s2\">proposal spot<\/span><span class=\"s1\">\u00a0provides stunning photo ops, so be sure to have a <a href=\"https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/chicago-engagement-photo-locations\/\">photographer<\/a> waiting in the wings.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>2.\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagoparkdistrict.com\/parks-facilities\/tom-ping-memorial-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>Chinatown\u2019s Ping Tom Park<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-60400\" src=\"https:\/\/rehearsaluploads.withjoy.com\/uploads\/uploads\/Ping-Tom-Park-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">If you\u2019re not keen on the idea of tourists witnessing your proposal, head to this majestic yet underutilized 17-acre park at sunset. If you time it right at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagoparkdistrict.com\/parks-facilities\/tom-ping-memorial-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s2\">Ping Tom Park<\/span><\/a>, you and your love will experience an extraordinary view of the city skyline, and the adjacent Chicago River, glowing with ethereal pinks, oranges, and yellows to highlight your\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s3\">special moment<\/span><span class=\"s1\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>3. <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagoparkdistrict.com\/parks-facilities\/north-avenue-beach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>North Avenue Beach<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-60402\" src=\"https:\/\/rehearsaluploads.withjoy.com\/uploads\/uploads\/North-Avenue-Beach-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">If you\u2019re dropping to one knee in the summer, and have an affinity for sinking your soles in the sand, head to this\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s2\">lakefront<\/span><span class=\"s1\">\u00a0beach. To sprinkle extra wonder on the momentous occasion, propose as the sun sets as this will create a mesmerizing reflection of the surrounding buildings twinkling on\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s2\">Lake Michigan<\/span><span class=\"s1\">. Because\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagoparkdistrict.com\/parks-facilities\/north-avenue-beach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s2\">North Avenue Beach<\/span><\/a>\u00a0is so long, you can usually score some privacy if you don\u2019t mind a stroll down the shore.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>4. <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/navypier.org\/location\/centennial-wheel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>Navy Pier<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s3\"><b>\u2019s Centennial Wheel<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-60403\" src=\"https:\/\/rehearsaluploads.withjoy.com\/uploads\/uploads\/Navy-Pier-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Why not go for <a href=\"https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/romantic-ways-to-propose\/\">classic romance<\/a> with a proposal at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/navypier.org\/location\/centennial-wheel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s2\">Navy Pier<\/span><span class=\"s3\">&#8216;s Centennial Wheel<\/span><\/a>? As a can&#8217;t-go-wrong\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s2\">romantic spot<\/span><span class=\"s1\">, one of this\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s2\">Ferris wheel<\/span><span class=\"s1\">\u2019s transparent gondolas can take you 200 feet above the city, offering amazing views and a splash of thrill.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>5. <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/millenniumparkfoundation.org\/art-architecture\/cloud-gate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>Cloud Gate, aka \u201c<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s3\"><b>The Bean<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><b>\u201d<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-60404\" src=\"https:\/\/rehearsaluploads.withjoy.com\/uploads\/uploads\/The-Bean-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">To craft a proposal photo that just might be the next viral\u00a0<i>Insta\u00a0<\/i>post, head over to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/millenniumparkfoundation.org\/art-architecture\/cloud-gate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s2\">Cloud Gate<\/span><\/a>\u00a0in Chicago\u2019s\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s3\">Millennium Park<\/span><span class=\"s1\">. As you ask your love for their hand in marriage in front of the massive, stainless-steel bean, your reflection \u2014 and the <a href=\"https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/how-to-buy-an-engagement-ring-without-losing-your-mind-or-blowing-your-budget\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s2\">engagement ring <\/span><\/a>\u2014 will be cast across the surface of this iconic Chicago fixture.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Tip<\/b>: It&#8217;s a must to have a professional\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s3\">proposal\u00a0photographer here,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s1\">waiting to capture the happy scene.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>6. <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlb.com\/cubs\/ballpark\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>Wrigley Field<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-60405\" src=\"https:\/\/rehearsaluploads.withjoy.com\/uploads\/uploads\/Wrigley-Field-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">If you and your significant other love sports (especially the Chicago\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s2\">Cubs<\/span><span class=\"s1\">), and don\u2019t mind the limelight, pay the $200 fee to have\u00a0<i>Will you marry me?<\/i>\u00a0and a personal message displayed on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlb.com\/cubs\/ballpark\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s2\">Wrigley Field<\/span><\/a>&#8216;s massive\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlb.com\/cubs\/community\/cubs-charities\/video-board-messages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s3\">message board<\/span><\/a>\u00a0during a game.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>7. <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagoparkdistrict.com\/parks-facilities\/clarence-f-buckingham-memorial-fountain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>Buckingham Fountain<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s3\"><b>\u00a0at Night<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-60406\" src=\"https:\/\/rehearsaluploads.withjoy.com\/uploads\/uploads\/Buckingham-Fountain--1024x631.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"631\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Between early-May and mid-October, whisk your lover away for an evening rendezvous at the grand\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagoparkdistrict.com\/parks-facilities\/clarence-f-buckingham-memorial-fountain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s2\">Buckingham Fountain<\/span><\/a>\u00a0in the center of\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s2\">Grant Park<\/span><span class=\"s1\">. Beginning at dusk, this proposal location dazzles with a 20-minute extravaganza of lights, music, and water displays, which includes a center jet shooting 150 feet into the air. The display starts every hour on the hour, with the last one beginning at 10:35 pm, creating many opportunities to proclaim your love at one of the best places to propose in Chicago.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>8. <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/lincolnparkconservancy.org\/projects\/alfred-caldwell-lily-pool\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool in\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s3\"><b>Lincoln Park<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-60407 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/rehearsaluploads.withjoy.com\/uploads\/uploads\/Alfred-Caldwell-Lily-Pool-in-Lincoln-Park-From-Lincoln-Park-Conservatory-Website-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Make your partner feel like they\u2019ve landed in a fairytale by proposing beside this whimsical lily-covered pool, a\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s2\">hidden gem<\/span><span class=\"s1\">\u00a0that was created in the late 1930s. As you walk on the stone path encircling the pond at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lincolnparkconservancy.org\/projects\/alfred-caldwell-lily-pool\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s3\">Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool<\/span><\/a>, you\u2019ll come across some of the most romantic\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s2\">Chicago\u00a0proposal\u00a0spots<\/span><span class=\"s1\">\u00a0such as a prairie-style pavilion and charming bridge. In addition, your big ask will be enhanced by the soothing patter of the pool\u2019s waterfall.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>9. <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagoparkdistrict.com\/parks-facilities\/lincoln-park-conservatory\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>Lincoln Park<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s3\"><b>\u00a0Conservatory Show House<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-60408\" src=\"https:\/\/rehearsaluploads.withjoy.com\/uploads\/uploads\/Lincoln-Park-Conservatory-Showhouse-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">If you want to craft a proposal that exudes the majesty of Mother Nature, but you plan to propose during one of Chicago\u2019s many frigid months, head to this lush, indoor proposal destination. A wonderland of exotic plants, the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagoparkdistrict.com\/parks-facilities\/lincoln-park-conservatory\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s2\">Lincoln Park<\/span><span class=\"s3\">\u00a0Conservatory Show House<\/span><\/a>\u00a0makes you feel like you\u2019ve been transported to an enchanting jungle, even if there&#8217;s snow falling outside.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Tip<\/b>: Go about an hour before closing to avoid the crowds.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>10. <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adlerplanetarium.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>Adler Planetarium<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-60410 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/rehearsaluploads.withjoy.com\/uploads\/uploads\/Grainger-Sky-Theater-Photo-from-Adler-Planetarium-Website-1024x719.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"719\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">This public museum is a paradise if you have a passion for astronomy and astrophysics, allowing visitors to have an up-close and personal tour of the moon and stars. The Grainger Sky Theater, providing a 360-degree, simulated view of the cosmos, is the crown jewel of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adlerplanetarium.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s2\">Adler Planetarium<\/span><\/a>\u00a0and a prime place to pop the question.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>11. <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theskydeck.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>Skydeck at Willis Tower<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-60411\" src=\"https:\/\/rehearsaluploads.withjoy.com\/uploads\/uploads\/Skydeck-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">If you and your partner don&#8217;t mind heights, or you enjoy stepping out of your comfort zone (literally), the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/theskydeck.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s2\">Skydeck at Willis Tower<\/span><\/a>\u00a0is a dramatic place to propose. Located on the 103rd-floor\u20141,353 feet high\u2014of what used to be known as the Sears Tower, the Skydeck allows you to step into a glass box extending 4.3 feet from the building. For a proposal soaked in romance and thrill, assume the proposal position as you\u2019re perched on what feels like the top of the world. (And don&#8217;t forget to take photos!)<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>12. <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bokachicago.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>Boka<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-60412 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/rehearsaluploads.withjoy.com\/uploads\/uploads\/Boka-Photo-from-Boka-website-1024x723.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"723\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Is your soon-to-be-fianc\u00e9 a <a href=\"https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/restaurant-proposal-ideas\/\">foodie<\/a>? If so, head to this Michelin star eatery that&#8217;s been awarded this accolade every year since 2011. After feasting on dishes such as Shima Aji Crudo, Roasted Veal Sweetbreads, and Ricotta Dumplings, round out the meal by dropping to one knee. 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