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How to spend one day in Boston: Itinerary for 24-hour visit

Are you visiting the historic city of Boston? While we recommend a visit of at least four days - more if you want to do day trips in the area, there is a way to maximize your time on a shorter visit.

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.

After living in the Massachusetts capital for 14 years, I always recommend these five attractions to tourists and advise skipping two popular ones.