I've lived in the Boston area for 14 years. Here are 5 things that live up to the hype and 2 I tell first-timers to skip.

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The Boston skylinemiroslav_1/Getty ImagesAfter living in the Boston area for 14 years, I've thoroughly explored the city and its suburbs. I always recommend tourists visit the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and Chinatown. When I see itineraries with chain-filled food halls, I suggest swapping them for local restaurants.