Population: 44,100
Percent single: 59.1%
The Loveliest Village on the Plains is also one of the country's fastest-growing regions. Chalk it up to a progressive attitude - Auburn University was the state's first college to admit women, way back in 1892 - and continued rapid growth in job opportunities. A unique mesh of hulking mountains and open plains makes Auburn a thrill for nature lovers, while a stunning collection of art from Dali, Picasso and others makes the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art a prime stop for discriminating daters.
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 The main pavilion at Kiesel Park
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