Surprising Texas city that has been named one of the most ROMANTIC in the United States

Published: 16:49, 6 August 2026 | Updated: 16:52, 6 August 2026 A surprising Texas city has been named one of the most romantic metropolitan areas in the United States. Austin has been ranked third behind New York City and Nashville, Tennessee in a list of the country's most romantic cities. The top five list, compiled by dating app Agilis, is rounded out by Chicago, Illinois in fourth place and Jacksonville, Florida in fifth. The app company based the list using Google search trends across 20 American cities. Twenty-eight popular terms including 'romantic getaways', 'date night ideas' and 'proposal locations' were tracked as part of the research. New York City took the top spot after researchers found 212 searches related to romance per 100,000 residents. Nashville residents looked up terms related to love 201.5 times for every 100,000 people, placing them second. Austin meanwhile had slightly less romance searches, logging 200.1 for every 100,000 residents. Austin ranked third behind New York City and Nashville on a list of America's most romantic cities. Pictured: Martin Berger and Sonia Farina kiss at their wedding in Austin on Valentine's Day 2025 New York City took the top spot after researchers found 212 searches related to romance per 100,000 residents  The data comes after the world's most romantic landmarks were revealed as part of a vote earlier this year.  Research by Go2Africa found the 20 most romantic landmarks across the world after analysing 1.5 million reviews from couples. Surprisingly, the Eiffel Tower placed 68th overall. Instead the most romantic landmark in the world proved to be The Matterhorn, in Switzerland. The near-symmetrical mountain in the Alps received four to five star ratings from 98.66 per cent of couples. Many described it as an 'unforgettable experience' and warned visitors to 'be prepared to be awestruck'. The impressive mountain is perfect for those hoping to go skiing, or take a romantic train ride across the area. The second most romantic landmark will take travellers to the other side of the globe - all the way to Bolivia, in South America. Salar de Uyuni, also known as 'salt flat at Uyuni', scored 98.55 per cent. It's a particularly photogenic spot and during the rainy season the floor becomes mirror-like, making for impressive views. Elsewhere, Sydney Harbour in Australia placed third and saw 98.48 per cent of couples leaving great reviews. It offers great views of the city and is a good place for a walk, with Go2Africa describing it as 'one of the most beautiful places in the country'. Austin logged 200.1 romantic-themed searches for every 100,000 residents  Made of seven jaw-dropping waterfalls, Les 7 Cascades in Mauritius is an island covered in lush greenery. It ranks fourth overall, and is perfect for couples wanting to swim, hike, and enjoy the natural environment. Meanwhile, the Great Wall of China placed fifth and saw 98.11 per cent of couples rating it highly.