100 Romantic Places to Propose in Washington State This December

December in Washington State is a season of pure enchantment & romance. A quiet magic settles over the landscape, from the snow-dusted peaks of the Cascade Mountains to the festive, twinkling lights of Seattle’s bustling streets. The air is crisp and carries the scent of pine and woodsmoke, creating a cozy and intimate atmosphere that feels tailor-made for life’s most memorable moments. It’s a time when cities and towns alike are adorned in their holiday best, offering a storybook setting for locals and visitors. This festive energy, combined with the state’s stunning natural beauty, makes December an exceptionally romantic time to plan a future together.

The excitement of the holiday season naturally lends itself to the thrill of planning a proposal. Imagine getting down on one knee as snowflakes gently fall around you, or inside a warm, fire-lit lodge with mountain vistas outside the window. Washington offers an incredible variety of backdrops for this pivotal question. Whether you envision a grand, public declaration or a quiet, private moment, the state provides the perfect stage. As you embark on this exciting journey toward engagement, you are not just planning a proposal; you are crafting the first chapter of your shared story, set against the breathtaking beauty of a Washington winter.

Here are 100 romantic places across Washington State to inspire your perfect December proposal. Engaged? Start your Spokane wedding-planning today and explore all the possibilities Lavender Manor has to offer. Schedule a tour, connect with us on Facebook, Instagram & Pinterest. We can’t wait to learn more about your wedding priorities, hopes and vision! Let’s make your dream wedding a reality!

Seattle and Greater Puget Sound

1. Space Needle Observation Deck
   • Address: 400 Broad St, Seattle, WA 98109
   • Phone: (206) 905-2100
   • Website: spaceneedle.com
2. Kerry Park
   • Address: 211 W Highland Dr, Seattle, WA 98119
   • Phone: (206) 684-4075
   • Website: seattle.gov/parks/find/parks/kerry-park
3. Chihuly Garden and Glass
   • Address: 305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109
   • Phone: (206) 753-4940
   • Website: chihulygardenandglass.com
4. Pike Place Market (under the iconic sign)
   • Address: 85 Pike St, Seattle, WA 98101
   • Phone: (206) 682-7453
   • Website: pikeplacemarket.org
5. Snoqualmie Falls (at the viewpoint)
   • Address: 6501 Railroad Ave SE, Snoqualmie, WA 98065
   • Phone: (800) 272-5474
   • Website: snoqualmiefalls.com
6. The Seattle Great Wheel at Pier 57
   • Address: 1301 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98101
   • Phone: (206) 623-8607
   • Website: seattlegreatwheel.com
7. Washington Park Arboretum
   • Address: 2300 Arboretum Dr E, Seattle, WA 98112
   • Phone: (206) 543-8800
   • Website: botanicgardens.uw.edu
8. Discovery Park Lighthouse
   • Address: 3801 Discovery Park Blvd, Seattle, WA 98199
   • Phone: (206) 386-4236
   • Website: seattle.gov/parks/find/parks/discovery-park
9. Alki Beach (with Seattle skyline view)
   • Address: 2665 Alki Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
   • Phone: (206) 684-4075
   • Website: seattle.gov/parks/find/parks/alki-beach-park
10. The Canlis Restaurant
    • Address: 2576 Aurora Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
    • Phone: (206) 283-3313
    • Website: canlis.com
11. Woodland Park Zoo (during WildLights)
    • Address: 5500 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103
    • Phone: (206) 548-2500
    • Website: zoo.org
12. Bellevue Botanical Garden (during Garden d’Lights)
    • Address: 12001 Main St, Bellevue, WA 98005
    • Phone: (425) 452-2750
    • Website: bellevuebotanical.org
13. Gas Works Park
    • Address: 2101 N Northlake Way, Seattle, WA 98103
    • Phone: (206) 684-4075
    • Website: seattle.gov/parks/find/parks/gas-works-park
14. Deception Pass Bridge
    • Address: 41229 State Route 20, Oak Harbor, WA 98277
    • Phone: (360) 675-2417
    • Website: parks.wa.gov/497/Deception-Pass
15. Point Defiance Park Rose Garden
    • Address: 5400 N Pearl St, Tacoma, WA 98407
    • Phone: (253) 305-1000
    • Website: metroparkstacoma.org/place/point-defiance-park
16. San Juan Islands Ferry
    • Address: Varies by terminal (e.g., Anacortes)
    • Phone: (206) 464-6400
    • Website: wsdot.wa.gov/ferries
17. Kubota Garden
    • Address: 9817 55th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
    • Phone: (206) 684-4584
    • Website: kubotagarden.org
18. The Nest at Thompson Seattle
    • Address: 110 Stewart St, Seattle, WA 98101
    • Phone: (206) 623-4600
    • Website: thompsonhotels.com/hotels/washington/seattle/thompson-seattle/eat-and-drink/the-nest
19. Rattlesnake Ledge Trail (upper viewpoint)
    • Address: Cedar Falls Rd SE, North Bend, WA 98045
    • Phone: N/A
    • Website: wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/rattlesnake-ledge
20. Columbia Center Sky View Observatory
    • Address: 700 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104
    • Phone: (206) 386-5564
    • Website: skyviewobservatory.com

Olympic Peninsula & Coast

21. Hurricane Ridge (Olympic National Park)
    • Address: 3002 Mount Angeles Rd, Port Angeles, WA 98362
    • Phone: (360) 565-3130
    • Website: nps.gov/olym
22. Rialto Beach (at Hole-in-the-Wall)
    • Address: Mora Rd, Forks, WA 98331
    • Phone: (360) 565-3130
    • Website: nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/rialto-beach.htm
23. Lake Crescent Lodge
    • Address: 416 Lake Crescent Rd, Port Angeles, WA 98363
    • Phone: (888) 896-3818
    • Website: olympicnationalparks.com/lodging/lake-crescent-lodge
24. Hoh Rain Forest (Hall of Mosses)
    • Address: Upper Hoh Rd, Forks, WA 98331
    • Phone: (360) 565-3130
    • Website: nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/visiting-the-hoh.htm
25. Cape Disappointment Lighthouse
    • Address: 244 Robert Gray Dr, Ilwaco, WA 98624
    • Phone: (360) 642-3029
    • Website: parks.wa.gov/486/Cape-Disappointment
26. Port Townsend Victorian Seaport
    • Address: Downtown, Port Townsend, WA 98368
    • Phone: (360) 385-2722
    • Website: enjoypt.com
27. Sol Duc Falls
    • Address: Sol Duc Hot Springs Rd, Port Angeles, WA 98363
    • Phone: (360) 565-3130
    • Website: nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/sol-duc-valley.htm
28. Kalaloch Lodge (overlooking the Pacific)
    • Address: 157151 US-101, Forks, WA 98331
    • Phone: (866) 662-9928
    • Website: thekalalochlodge.com
29. Ruby Beach
    • Address: US-101, Forks, WA 98331
    • Phone: (360) 565-3130
    • Website: nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/visiting-kalaloch-and-ruby-beach.htm
30. Fort Worden State Park
    • Address: 200 Battery Way, Port Townsend, WA 98368
    • Phone: (360) 344-4400
    • Website: parks.wa.gov/511/Fort-Worden

Cascade Mountains

31. Leavenworth (during the Christmas Lighting Festival)
    • Address: Downtown Leavenworth, WA 98826
    • Phone: (509) 548-5807
    • Website: leavenworth.org
32. Paradise Inn at Mount Rainier
    • Address: 52807 Paradise Rd E, Ashford, WA 98304
    • Phone: (360) 569-2275 (Note: Winter access can be limited)
    • Website: mtrainierguestservices.com/lodging/paradise-inn
33. Diablo Lake Vista Point (North Cascades)
    • Address: State Route 20, Rockport, WA 98283 (Note: SR 20 closes for winter)
    • Phone: (360) 854-7200
    • Website: nps.gov/noca
34. Crystal Mountain Resort (at the summit)
    • Address: 33914 Crystal Mountain Blvd, Enumclaw, WA 98022
    • Phone: (360) 663-2265
    • Website: crystalmountainresort.com
35. Artist Point, Mt. Baker
    • Address: End of Mt. Baker Hwy, WA 98244 (Note: Road closes for winter, accessible via snowshoe)
    • Phone: (360) 599-2554
    • Website: fs.usda.gov/recarea/mbs/recarea/?recid=17523
36. Lake Chelan (in a winter-quiet town)
    • Address: Chelan, WA 98816
    • Phone: (509) 682-3503
    • Website: lakechelan.com
37. Salish Lodge & Spa (overlooking Snoqualmie Falls)
    • Address: 6501 Railroad Ave, Snoqualmie, WA 98065
    • Phone: (800) 272-5474
    • Website: salishlodge.com
38. Stevens Pass Mountain Resort
    • Address: US-2, Skykomish, WA 98288
    • Phone: (206) 812-4510
    • Website: stevenspass.com
39. Picture Lake (Mt. Baker Wilderness)
    • Address: Mt Baker Hwy, Deming, WA 98244 (Note: Access may be limited by snow)
    • Phone: (360) 599-2554
    • Website: fs.usda.gov/recarea/mbs/recarea/?recid=17521
40. Sun Mountain Lodge
    • Address: 604 Patterson Lake Rd, Winthrop, WA 98862
    • Phone: (509) 996-2211
    • Website: sunmountainlodge.com

Eastern & Central Washington

41. Riverfront Park (Spokane)
    • Address: 507 N Howard St, Spokane, WA 99201
    • Phone: (509) 625-6601
    • Website: riverfrontspokane.com
42. Manito Park (Gaiser Conservatory)
    • Address: 4 W 21st Ave, Spokane, WA 99203
    • Phone: (509) 625-6200
    • Website: thefriendsofmanito.org
43. Maryhill Stonehenge
    • Address: 1 Stonehenge Dr, Maryhill, WA 98620
    • Phone: (509) 773-3733
    • Website: maryhillmuseum.org/stonehenge
44. The Historic Davenport Hotel
    • Address: 10 S Post St, Spokane, WA 99201
    • Phone: (509) 455-8888
    • Website: davenporthotelcollection.com
45. Palouse Falls State Park
    • Address: Palouse Falls Rd, LaCrosse, WA 99143
    • Phone: (509) 646-9218
    • Website: parks.wa.gov/559/Palouse-Falls
46. Cave B Inn & Spa Resort (overlooking the Gorge)
    • Address: 344 Silica Rd NW, Quincy, WA 98848
    • Phone: (888) 785-2283
    • Website: cavebinn.com
47. Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park
    • Address: 4511 Huntzinger Rd, Vantage, WA 98950
    • Phone: (509) 856-2700
    • Website: parks.wa.gov/512/Ginkgo-Petrified-Forest
48. Suncadia Resort
    • Address: 3600 Suncadia Trail, Cle Elum, WA 98922
    • Phone: (509) 649-6400
    • Website: suncadiaresort.com
49. Arbor Crest Wine Cellars (Cliff House Estate)
    • Address: 4705 N Fruit Hill Rd, Spokane, WA 99217
    • Phone: (509) 927-9463
    • Website: arborcrest.com
50. Centennial Trail (Spokane)
    • Address: Runs through Spokane, multiple access points
    • Phone: (509) 624-7188
    • Website: spokanecentennialtrail.org

Islands & Unique Spots

51. Friday Harbor, San Juan Island
    • Address: Friday Harbor, WA 98250
    • Phone: (360) 378-5240
    • Website: visitsanjuans.com/friday-harbor
52. Orcas Island (Mount Constitution summit)
    • Address: Moran State Park, Olga, WA 98279
    • Phone: (360) 376-2326
    • Website: parks.wa.gov/547/Moran
53. Lime Kiln Point State Park
    • Address: 1567 Westside Rd, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
    • Phone: (360) 378-2044
    • Website: parks.wa.gov/540/Lime-Kiln-Point-Whale-Watch
54. Whidbey Island’s Ebey’s Landing
    • Address: Ebeys Landing Rd, Coupeville, WA 98239
    • Phone: (360) 678-6084
    • Website: nps.gov/ebla
55. Vashon Island (Point Robinson Lighthouse)
    • Address: 3705 SW Point Robinson Rd, Vashon, WA 98070
    • Phone: (206) 463-9602
    • Website: vashonparks.org/point-robinson-park
56. TreeHouse Point
    • Address: 6922 Preston-Fall City Rd SE, Issaquah, WA 98027
    • Phone: (425) 441-8087
    • Website: treehousepoint.com
57. Bloedel Reserve (Bainbridge Island)
    • Address: 7571 NE Dolphin Dr, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
    • Phone: (206) 842-7631
    • Website: bloedelreserve.org
58. Rosario Resort & Spa (Orcas Island)
    • Address: 1400 Rosario Rd, Eastsound, WA 98245
    • Phone: (360) 376-2222
    • Website: rosarioresort.com
59. Langley, Whidbey Island (The “Village by the Sea”)
    • Address: Langley, WA 98260
    • Phone: (360) 221-6765
    • Website: visitlangley.com
60. Roche Harbor Resort (San Juan Island)
    • Address: 248 Reuben Memorial Dr, Roche Harbor, WA 98250
    • Phone: (360) 378-2155
    • Website: rocheharbor.com

Wineries & Breweries

61. Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery
    • Address: 14111 NE 145th St, Woodinville, WA 98072
    • Phone: (425) 488-1133
    • Website: ste-michelle.com
62. Terra Blanca Winery & Estate Vineyard
    • Address: 34715 N Demoss Rd, Benton City, WA 99320
    • Phone: (509) 588-6082
    • Website: terrablanca.com
63. Maryhill Winery
    • Address: 9774 US-14, Goldendale, WA 98620
    • Phone: (509) 773-1976
    • Website: maryhillwinery.com
64. Novelty Hill Januik Winery
    • Address: 14710 Redmond-Woodinville Rd NE, Woodinville, WA 98072
    • Phone: (425) 481-5502
    • Website: noveltyhilljanuik.com
65. Hedges Family Estate
    • Address: 53511 N Sunset Rd, Benton City, WA 99320
    • Phone: (509) 588-3155
    • Website: hedgesfamilyestate.com
66. Woodinville Whiskey Co.
    • Address: 14509 Redmond-Woodinville Rd NE, Woodinville, WA 98072
    • Phone: (425) 486-0777
    • Website: woodinvillewhiskeyco.com
67. Karma Vineyards
    • Address: 1681 S Lakeshore Rd, Chelan, WA 98816
    • Phone: (509) 682-5538
    • Website: goodkarmawines.com
68. Col Solare Winery
    • Address: 50207 Antinori Rd, Benton City, WA 99320
    • Phone: (509) 588-6806
    • Website: colsolare.com
69. Fremont Brewing (Urban Beer Garden)
    • Address: 1050 N 34th St, Seattle, WA 98103
    • Phone: (206) 420-2407
    • Website: fremontbrewing.com
70. Tsillan Cellars & Sorrento’s Ristorante
    • Address: 3875 US-97 ALT, Chelan, WA 98816
    • Phone: (509) 682-9463
    • Website: tsillancellars.com

Mountains & Volcanoes

71. Mount St. Helens Johnston Ridge Observatory
    • Address: 24000 Spirit Lake Hwy, Toutle, WA 98649 (Note: Closes for winter, but viewpoints along SR 504 may be open)
    • Phone: (360) 274-2140
    • Website: fs.usda.gov/recarea/giffordpinchot/recarea/?recid=31562
72. Reflection Lakes (Mount Rainier National Park)
    • Address: Stevens Canyon Rd, Ashford, WA 98304 (Note: Road closes in winter, accessible via snowshoe)
    • Phone: (360) 569-6575
    • Website: nps.gov/mora
73. Gold Creek Pond
    • Address: Gold Creek Rd, Snoqualmie Pass, WA 98068
    • Phone: N/A
    • Website: wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/gold-creek-pond-snowshoe
74. Franklin Falls
    • Address: NF-58, Snoqualmie Pass, WA 98068
    • Phone: N/A
    • Website: wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/franklin-falls
75. The Summit at Snoqualmie (top of a chairlift)
    • Address: 1001 WA-906, Snoqualmie Pass, WA 98068
    • Phone: (425) 434-7669
    • Website: summitatsnoqualmie.com

Even More Unique & Charming Spots

76. A Private Hot Air Balloon Ride (over Woodinville wine country)
    • Company: Seattle Ballooning
    • Phone: (206) 588-9788
    • Website: seattleballooning.com
77. Washington State History Museum (Tacoma)
    • Address: 1911 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402
    • Phone: (888) 238-4373
    • Website: washingtonhistory.org
78. Museum of Glass (Tacoma)
    • Address: 1801 Dock St, Tacoma, WA 98402
    • Phone: (866) 468-7386
    • Website: museumofglass.org
79. Point No Point Lighthouse
    • Address: 9009 Point No Point Rd NE, Hansville, WA 98340
    • Phone: (360) 638-2261
    • Website: uslhs.org/home/point-no-point-lighthouse-wa
80. Bellingham’s Boulevard Park
    • Address: 470 Bayview Dr, Bellingham, WA 98225
    • Phone: (360) 778-7000
    • Website: cob.org/services/recreation/parks-trails/boulevard-park
81. Whatcom Falls Park
    • Address: 1401 Electric Ave, Bellingham, WA 98229
    • Phone: (360) 778-7000
    • Website: cob.org/services/recreation/parks-trails/whatcom-falls-park
82. The Lights of Christmas Festival (Stanwood)
    • Address: 20800 Marine Dr, Stanwood, WA 98292
    • Phone: (360) 652-7575
    • Website: thelightsofchristmas.com
83. Japanese Garden at Point Defiance
    • Address: 5400 N Pearl St, Tacoma, WA 98407
    • Phone: (253) 591-5337
    • Website: metroparkstacoma.org/place/japanese-garden
84. Willows Lodge (Woodinville)
    • Address: 14580 NE 145th St, Woodinville, WA 98072
    • Phone: (425) 424-3900
    • Website: willowslodge.com
85. Seattle Japanese Garden
    • Address: 1075 Lake Washington Blvd E, Seattle, WA 98112
    • Phone: (206) 684-4725
    • Website: seattlejapanesegarden.org
86. Wallace Falls State Park
    • Address: 14503 Wallace Lake Rd, Gold Bar, WA 98251
    • Phone: (360) 793-0420
    • Website: parks.wa.gov/596/Wallace-Falls
87. Leavenworth Reindeer Farm
    • Address: 10395 Chumstick Hwy, Leavenworth, WA 98826
    • Phone: (509) 885-3021
    • Website: leavenworthreindeer.com
88. Gorge Amphitheatre (overlooking the Columbia River Gorge)
    • Address: 754 Silica Rd NW, George, WA 98848
    • Phone: (206) 607-3440 (Note: No events in December, but view is accessible)
    • Website: livenation.com/venue/KovZpZAE6eJA/the-gorge-amphitheatre-events
89. Lake Wenatchee State Park
    • Address: 21588 SR 207, Leavenworth, WA 98826
    • Phone: (509) 763-3101
    • Website: parks.wa.gov/535/Lake-Wenatchee
90. Mount Constitution Observation Tower (Orcas Island)
    • Address: Moran State Park, Olga, WA 98279
    • Phone: (360) 376-2326
    • Website: parks.wa.gov/547/Moran
91. Stehekin (accessible by ferry on Lake Chelan)
    • Address: Stehekin, WA 98852
    • Phone: N/A
    • Website: nps.gov/noca/planyourvisit/stehekin.htm
92. Winthrop’s Western Boardwalk
    • Address: Riverside Ave, Winthrop, WA 98862
    • Phone: (509) 996-2125
    • Website: winthropwashington.com
93. Heyday Farm (Bainbridge Island)
    • Address: 4370 Old Mill Rd NE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
    • Phone: (206) 201-9772
    • Website: heydayfarm.com
94. Olympic Game Farm
    • Address: 1423 Ward Rd, Sequim, WA 98382
    • Phone: (360) 683-4295
    • Website: olygamefarm.com
95. Ferry to Bainbridge Island (Seattle skyline view)
    • Address: Pier 52, 801 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98104
    • Phone: (206) 464-6400
    • Website: wsdot.wa.gov/ferries
96. The Old Cannery Bridge of Flowers (Sumner)
    • Address: 13608 Valley Ave E, Sumner, WA 98390
    • Phone: (253) 863-0422
    • Website: theoldcannery.com
97. Marymere Falls (Olympic National Park)
    • Address: Lake Crescent, US-101, Port Angeles, WA 98363
    • Phone: (360) 565-3130
    • Website: wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/marymere-falls
98. Cape Flattery (the northwesternmost point of the contiguous US)
    • Address: Cape Flattery Trail, Neah Bay, WA 98357
    • Phone: (360) 645-2201 (Makah Tribe)
    • Website: makah.com/activities/cape-flattery-trail
99. North Head Lighthouse (Cape Disappointment)
    • Address: North Head Lighthouse Rd, Ilwaco, WA 98624
    • Phone: (360) 642-3078
    • Website: parks.wa.gov/551/North-Head-Lighthouse
100. Lavender Manor (Spokane)
     * Address: 4323 E Day Mt Spokane Rd, Colbert, WA 99005
     * Phone: (509) 953-2814
     * Website: lavendermanor.com

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Engaged? Start your Spokane wedding-planning today and explore all the possibilities Lavender Manor has to offer. Schedule a tour, connect with us on Facebook, Instagram & Pinterest. We can’t wait to learn more about your wedding priorities, hopes and vision! Let’s make your dream wedding a reality!