Population: 27,500
Percent single: 59.6%
Steeped in history, surrounded by majesty and immortalized in a Joni Mitchell song, Morgantown gave birth to "Barney Fife" legend Don Knotts and remains a jewel of the Monongahela River with stunning scenery and a vibrant arts community. Take your date on a thrilling kayak ride through Cheat Canyon and stop for lunch on the river along the way. West Virginia University is here, too.
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