Nestled amid the grandeur of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs offers an unparalleled blend of nature, culture, and community. Outdoor enthusiasts can take advantage of hiking trails, ski slopes, and mountain biking paths while vibrant art galleries, breweries, and restaurants populate downtown. From the natural beauty to the festivals held throughout the year, a Colorado Springs proposal is always a good idea. Here are five of the best places to propose in Colorado Springs.
The Broadmoor Resort Gardens
Luxury abounds at this five-star resort. With more than 20 restaurants on-site, as well as shopping accommodations and a whole host of activities, there’s something for every taste and budget at The Broadmoor. Plan a romantic proposal while walking around Cheyenne Lake, pop the question over dinner in the Michelin-starred Penrose Room, or elicit a “Yes” beneath the shadow of a lush tree fringing a beautifully manicured garden. For more pampering, book a room and a spa visit. Select a luxurious emerald-cut solitaire ring that speaks to the sophistication of the proposal location.
Garden of the Gods
What’s more romantic than red rock formations weathered to perfection, with the sun hitting them just so, bathing them in honeyed light? Garden of the Gods may be a heavily trodden area, but you can find pockets of solitude for your proposal. Choose the exceptionally photo-worthy High Point Overlook as your “bend on one knee” location, or take the easy-to-hike Perkins Central Garden Trail, which affords views of rocks and native trees. Entrance to the park is free, and it stays open until 9 p.m. in the winter months and 10 p.m. during the summer. Create a custom diamond ring in Colorado Springs that embodies their adventurous spirit.
Red Rock Canyon Open Space
Delicate wildflowers, fields of native grass, red rock ridges, dusty red trails, and quarries populate the 1,400-plus acres of the Red Rock Canyon Open Space. Take a hike or plan a picnic-style proposal with the Rockies framing the background. Entrance fee to the park is $5 a person or $20 a car. Select a no-frills yellow gold, princess-cut solitaire engagement ring.
Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College Sculpture Garden
Soak in the culture of the Art Deco-style Fine Arts Center to get a glimpse of Western artists like Dale Chihuly’s iconic glass creations and Georgia O’Keefe’s paintings before meandering the grounds of the sculpture garden and proposing in the shadow of a bronze statue. General admission to the museum itself is $5. Pick out an Art Deco engagement ring, like this style composed of marquise-shaped stones.
Pikes Peak
Looking for the best place to propose in Colorado in winter, spring, or any time of the year? If you’re an adventuring couple, nothing will be more romantic than making the hard-won climb to Pikes Peak. Be sure to bring all the layers of clothing and supplies you need (ring included). However, if you want a more leisurely ascent, hop aboard Cog Railway in nearby Manitou Springs and enjoy the three-hour journey of sightseeing. General admission to the park is $10 a person or $35 a car. The Cog Railway tickets up Mount Washington range from about $50 to $90 per person, depending on the journey and time of year. Radiant views call for a radiant-cut ring with a halo of smaller stones.
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