6 of the Most Romantic Places in New England to Propose, on National Proposal Day!

Today is National Proposal Day!  But what exactly does this mean? Well, if you're in a relationship and have been getting pressured to pop the question, today you may get even extra pressure to do so. Maybe you've been wanting to pop the question but have been waiting for a sign from above. Well, consider this your sign.

There is actually a significance behind this "holiday." Apparently, a man named John Michael O’Loughlin created the day because his cousin had just broken up with her boyfriend. She broke up with him because he wouldn't propose. The "holiday" is actually celebrated twice each year. The first day of spring and the first day of fall. The next time National Proposal Day will be celebrated this year is September 23.

But before you pop the question to your significant other, consider these things. First, make sure they're ready. There is nothing worse than getting rejected after a lavish proposal. Second, consider if they would want a big elaborate public proposal or a smaller more intimate proposal. It would be horrible if you made plans to propose say at the Celtics game if your partner was easily embarrassed or if they hated the spotlight.

So if you do plan on proposing today, consider these 6 New England locations. They are considered 6 of the most romantic places in New England according to Travel and Leisure Magazine.

Looking for a romantic getaway? Believe it or not, Valentine's Day is right around the corner (a little over a month away) so people are looking for places to go for getaways in and around New England. Thanks to Travel + Leisure, we now have a list of some of the most romantic getaways in New England, one here in Massachusetts. It's actually in Boston. Before we get to mentioning which one, let's take into account what characteristics were considered when coming up with this list.

According to Travel + Leisure: “These spots offer something special for every type of couple and interest — scenic state parks with beautiful proposal-worthy backdrops, romantic urban escapes for those looking to enjoy city sights, and quirky attractions where you’re sure to create lifelong memories." So think of these qualities when you hear these places. Even if you're not looking to propose and you just want somewhere beautiful and fun to take your partner, you can't go wrong with any of the places on this list.

As far as Massachusetts, you don't have to go further than Boston for romance. According to Travel + Leisure, the Public Garden is the most romantic place in Massachusetts. It is America’s first public botanical garden. Over 80 species of plants are cultivated there. In this video, you can see why the Public Garden is such a magical place and one you may want to take a date you're trying to impress.

As far as the rest of New England, take a look at the 5 other places that were named in Travel + Leisure as the most romantic getaways in America.

Established in 1837, this gorgeous garden is located at 4 Charles Street in Boston. There are beautiful plants to admire not to mention the Swan Boats are something to see.

Built in 1886, this lighthouse is located at Route 154 Maine St off Route 95 near Old Saybrook center.  Unfortunately, the lighthouse itself is not publicly accessible BUT is visible from the shores of Old Saybrook. 

Isle au Haut is a town in Knox County, Maine.  It is only accessible by ferry from Stonington. It is popular for mountain bikes and hiking trails. There is a lot of camping  here as well. 

If you live in and around Boston, chances are you've been to the Ice Castles in the winter. Located at 24 Clark Farm Rd, North Woodstock, NH, they have slides, tunnels, caves and just gorgeous views and their primary goal is "to make people smile." 

Located on the southern shore of Block Island, these bluffs contain cliffs that are 150 feet high. It has been described as having the most dramatic views in all of Rhode Island.

Also known as “Vermont’s Main Street” and “The Skier’s Highway,” this stretch of road is known as connecting the best skiing and riding. You can also bike, hike and golf here. It's been described as one of the most scenic routes in the country.