This is why Texas is one of the most romantic spots for a marriage proposal

DALLAS (KDAF) — If you’re thinking about popping the question, you might not need to book a flight to Paris after all—Texas is officially one of the most romantic places in the country to get down on one knee.

According to a new study from CSDB.gg, Texas ranks second in the U.S. for romantic marriage proposal settings, based on Tripadvisor reviews. Researchers analyzed how often the word “romantic” appeared in user comments across hotels, restaurants, landmarks, and parks. The result? 1,787 out of every 100,000 reviews in Texas include the word.

The most romantic U.S. states 

Rank	State	Number of romantic comments (per 100,000 comments) for hotels, restaurants, landmarks, and nature and parks combined
1	Rhode Island	2,100
2	Texas	1,787
3	Washington	1,753
4	New York	1,734
5	Ohio	1,716
6	Vermont	1,681
7	Pennsylvania	1,600
8	Oklahoma	1,588
9	Hawaii	1,572
10	Oregon	1,528

The state’s restaurants are popular among couples, with 1,261 romantic mentions per 100,000 comments, which is a swoon-worthy 81.1% above the national average. Texas landmarks also made hearts flutter, with 196 romantic mentions per 100,000, thanks to scenic spots like the San Antonio River Walk and the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden.

While Rhode Island took the top spot overall, Texas isn’t far behind—and its southern charm, sweeping landscapes, and starry skies make it a top-tier proposal destination. So, if you’re planning to say “Will you marry me?”—you might just want to do it right here at home, y’all! Curious to know the most (and least) romantic places to pop the big question? Check out the tables attached.

The least romantic U.S. states 

Rank	State	Number of romantic comments (per 100,000 comments) for hotels, restaurants, landmarks, and nature and parks combined
1	Montana	587
2	Wyoming	595
3	South Dakota	613
4	Arizona	679
5	Kentucky	766
6	Kansas	779
7	Missouri	798
8	California	798
9	Alabama	801
10	Alaska	833