10 Best cities to meet eligible bachelors

Searching for a cowboy to ride off into the sunset with you? There’s no better place than Austin. This laid-back city offers a rockin’ cultural vibe with one of the best music scenes this side of the Rio Grande and — more importantly — a male-female ratio of 106 to 100. Yippee kai yay, cowgirl.

They don’t call it “Man” Diego for nothing. This breezy beach town is full of surfers, sailors and fly boys who keep themselves in great shape for their time in the sand. Seeking someone a little more, shall we say, “settled?” The wealthy enclave of La Jolla is right next door.

Yearning for the rugged arms and charms of a mountain man? Join the mile-high club in the Mile-High City. Denver offers gorgeous scenery and plenty of outdoor activities as well as a thriving downtown area — perfect for hot dates with a cool guy.

Get your own San Francisco treat in this beautiful NorCal city. San Fran is chockfull of highly educated, successful bachelors with a penchant for cultural activities. Bonus: Hiking up all those hills gives them great butts!

Full of Southern charm, this third of the science research triangle is the perfect place to conduct your own chemistry experiment. Find your man at a Duke game or at one of the city’s many museums.

If you’re seeking a man who knows the importance of giving back, check out Arlington. Men in this city give a high proportion of their disposable income to charities, according to a 2007 Men’s Health report. And with a super-low divorce rate, the cash they do have left over is spent on their special ladies instead of alimony.

Don’t worry about the cold, snowy winters — the high male-female ratio in Minneapolis ensures you’ll always have someone to keep you warm. When the weather heats up, you’ll find that the dozens of bike trails and walking paths around the city’s parks and along the Mississippi riverfront are prime hunting grounds for your Mr. Right.

The moniker “The City That Never Sleeps” does not mean “The City That Never Sleeps With You.” The five boroughs of New York City are teeming with single men. Despite the economic downturn, NYC still attracts throngs of investment bankers and creative types who are looking for that special someone to help them take a bite of the Big Apple.

Think smart (and rich) is sexy? Head out to Arlington, where scientists and politicos make up a huge chunk of the 42 percent of the area’s single population. Tons of nightlife options mean your gainfully employed selves will never lack for date ideas.

Mild climate, hopping nightlife and a stable economy attract lots of eligible bachelors to Hotlanta. Beautiful ladies like you keep them there. The Southern gentlemen in this sultry city know how to show a belle a good time, all the time.