I would go for a common interest (e.g. gaming, sports, outdoor activities, book club, meditation group, art class, martial arts studio, archery range, sailing club, riding club, driving club, historical society, whatever), and then make friends in whatever related activities there are for that interest. Web sites exist for that too. Can also apply to places you like to hang out, if hanging out in public is something you like to do. Not only does this provide a good venue to naturally make friends, but then too your new friends will share interests with you.