Which sounds more appealing to visit: Alligator Town or Lake City? It seems the latter painted a prettier picture for the leaders of this northern Florida city, about 60 miles west of Jacksonville.

It was originally a Seminole village presided over by chief Halpatter Tustennuggee (which means Alligator Warrior) and retained the name of Alligator until 1859, when it was incorporated under the new name Lake City, a tribute to the many lakes surrounding it. Though you might want to check what’s lurking in those waters first…

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