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    Romantic spots in Austin

    I'm coming down for the WYO game with my girlfriend and gonna take the plunge and propose to her before we head home on Sunday. Anyone got any good suggestions on a good spot to do it?

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    If the weather is nice, Mount Bonnell would be my first choice. Followed by the Wal-Mart at I35 and 290.
    Last edited by mikey4; 09-06-2010 at 10:22 PM.

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    Do it while you're waiting in line for Franklins

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    I proposed at LBJ Fountain on a cold December evening. Brought a blanket down there and proposed under one of those huge old oak trees. We point out the spot to our kids every time we drive by. 15 years and counting!

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    Mount Bonnell is a given. Are y'all from UT? If so, pick a meaningful building on campus that will be empty on Sunday. If she is low maintenance, take a walk on town lake and zilker and do it on one of the bridges, or rent a kayak and do it on the lake... bring champagne and glasses in a cooler if you can get away with it. You can also arrange to do it in the tower on a private tour but I'd call ahead asap and make sure they don't let anyone else buy tickets to the tour. I think you'd have to buy all of them so it's "sold out".

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    Quote Originally Posted by mikey4 View Post
    If the weather is nice, Mount Bonnell would be my first choice. Followed by the Wal-Mart at I35 and 290.
    or the Pennybacker bridge.

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    I'll second the Wal-Mart at I35 and 290.

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    She is very low maintenance and laid back so Town Lake is a great suggestion. She knows its coming soon, but won't be expecting it on this trip.
    Thanks for the suggestions everyone.

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    I love Mount Bonnell so that's a good choice.

    You can also get to the top of a ledge that overlooks the Pennybacker. I've seen pics and it's a great view but I'm not sure how to get there.

    The Lamar bridge is nice, also.

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    Hire a plane to fly over the game with a banner asking her to marry you.

    Over the bridge as the bats are flying out.

    Pay Leslie to go up to her and say, "Hey! He wants to marry you. I would but you got dibs."

    Pay the men cheerleaders to spell out the marriage proposal late in the game when we're up by a lot.

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    50 yard line.

    Serious response-- south mall in the center

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    In Zilker, there's that round lookout over town lake on the south bank.


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    Quote Originally Posted by xYu View Post
    or the Pennybacker bridge.
    second that... one of my all time favorite spots in austin!
    park on the side of the road off loop 360, and a short climb on the rocks will get you to this spot!


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    Quote Originally Posted by maanitrules View Post
    second that... one of my all time favorite spots in austin!
    park on the side of the road off loop 360, and a short climb on the rocks will get you to this spot!

    fess up. how much post processing did you do?

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    Quote Originally Posted by rage-a-holic View Post
    fess up. how much post processing did you do?
    Mucho.


    I proposed to my wife the morning of 7/4/04 while she was still laying in bed. Then I left and went to the lake with my friends, while she stayed home because she got a sunburn the day before.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Luke Duke View Post
    Mucho.


    I proposed to my wife the morning of 7/4/04 while she was still laying in bed. Then I left and went to the lake with my friends, while she stayed home because she got a sunburn the day before.
    Dude.

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    Proposed to my wife at Mt. Bonnell on the side facing downtown. Another good place, but it's only open 1:00pm to 4:30pm on Saturday & Sunday, is the Umlauf Sculpture Garden off Barton Springs.

    http://www.umlaufsculpture.org/photo...ery/index.html

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    Quote Originally Posted by TxArch View Post
    In Zilker, there's that round lookout over town lake on the south bank.


    The stench of bum urine gives that spot some great ambiance.

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    The observation deck?

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    For those suggesting the Tower, it's closed for renovations.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Snow Dog View Post
    The stench of bum urine gives that spot some great ambiance.
    eau de lady bird

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    Romantic spots in Austin

    Quote Originally Posted by whosehouse

    Dude.
    I'm a firm believer in keeping her expectations low. We both stay happier that way.

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    Actually, I think Luke Duke's way of handling it was correct.

    And I was serious about GLL.

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    Also if you propose at one Austin's highly visible landmarks you might not appreciate much after the marriage goes south.

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    northwest corner cliff of the pennybacker bridge.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ousuxndallas View Post
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    This, as long as she works there.

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    Did it Sunday morning on Mt. Bonnell. Thanks for the suggestion. It was perfect.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BigDHornFan View Post
    Did it Sunday morning on Mt. Bonnell. Thanks for the suggestion. It was perfect.
    Congrats! Excellent choice.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BigDHornFan View Post
    Did it Sunday morning on Mt. Bonnell. Thanks for the suggestion. It was perfect.
    So, what's the verdict? Did she say yes?


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    There's a road off of Balcones Dr. that leads up a small hill. Go at night because towards but not at the top, you can look out at the neighboring hill and the street lights spell out the word "SEX."

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    Quote Originally Posted by maanitrules View Post
    second that... one of my all time favorite spots in austin!
    park on the side of the road off loop 360, and a short climb on the rocks will get you to this spot!

    Obvious photoshop. I mean you added rain to it? Come on.

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    If she says no, she goes over the side.

    Worked for me.

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    Mt. Bonnel is too overdone. Everyone proposes at Mt. Bonnel. Hell, I probably couldn't even take my girlfriend there without her getting any ideas...

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