Boston is a classic travel destination for anyone interested in American history or professional sports, or both! But beyond Fenway Park and the Freedom Trail, the Massachusetts capital also boasts an impressive food scene, several art museums and other cultural attractions that appeal to tourists.

But according to locals, visitors to Beantown tend to get things wrong during their stays. We asked people who live in the New England city to share some of the faux pas theyve observed.

Here are 17 mistakes tourists often make while visiting Boston and some advice for avoiding these errors during your travels.

Looking for happy hours

If youre planning a happy hour, you might have to get creative. Massachusetts banned happy hours in the 1980s, so instead I recommend creating your own at a local bar in between tourist stops. You wont find drink specials, but certain places are an event within themselves. Try Banyan Bar + Refuge (South End), Local 149 (South Boston) and Warren Tavern (Charlestown). Vanessa Gatlin, founder of Vanessa in Boston

Happy hours are not allowed in Boston. That is to say that alcohol cant be discounted, but many restaurants get around this by discounting food instead. Chelsea Marrs , lifestyle blogger

Rubbing the John Harvard Statue for luck

Dont rub the shoes of the John Harvard Statue. Its known that Harvard students pee on that at night. Oh, and yeah, dont wear the Yankees gear! Bostonians are pretty serious about their sports teams. Dolphia Arnstein , photographer, videographer and UX designer

Getting Starbucks instead of Dunkin

Dont buy Starbucks instead of Dunkin and you MUST get iced coffee no matter the weather. Everyone swears by Dunkin here, especially their iced coffees. Yes, even in the dead of winter! Marrs

Skipping Fenway because you dont like the Red Sox

It is true that many love to hate the Red Sox, but it is a mistake to skip a tour of Fenway Park because you dont like the Red Sox. Fenway Park is the oldest park in Major League Baseball and a tour will take you past some pretty cool memorabilia. There is even a rooftop vegetable garden that Fenway chefs use for some of the higher end ballpark food. Leah Klein, founder of City Living Boston

Not wearing your walking shoes

Boston is a very walkable city, so comfortable shoes are a must. More importantly, many of the sidewalks are uneven or made of cobblestone, so youll want to make sure your soles arent slippery. Heels especially can be difficult in the city. Jodi Grundig, founder of Family Travel Magazine

Boston is a very walkable city (well, except during the cold, winter months), so bring a pair of comfortable walking shoes so you can explore the best of this city on foot. From the pedestrian-friendly Rose Kennedy Greenway to the historic streets of the North End and Beacon Hill, there is so much to see within walking distance of downtown. Boston is also home to the Boston Public Garden and Boston Common , the oldest public park in the U.S. Both parks are right in the heart of the city and offer beautiful views of nature, historic buildings and modern skyscrapers. Jon Miksis , photographer and blogger at My Global Viewpoint

Messing up pronunciations

I would say the biggest mistakes locals make are calling some cities and towns by the wrong name. My family talks about it constantly. Things like Peabody and Worcester are said wrong frequently. Nikki Torday, founder of Bayberry and Main

If youre looking for Copley Square to check out the Boston Public Library , the farmers market or to visit Cori Copley (the canine ambassador) at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel, dont make the mistake of calling it cope-ly. It is cop-ly, so be sure to ask a local how to get to the Copley Mall with confidence when you want to do some shopping. Klein