Brooklyn is the most populous of New York City's five boroughs.

是紐約市五個行政區中人口最多的一區。

Steeped in history, Brooklyn was the very first settlement

回顧歷史，布魯克林也是現在的

in what is now the state of New York.

紐約州早期移民最初的落腳處。

Brooklyn Heights is one of the richer neighbourhoods in the borough.

布魯克林高地則是這一區較為富裕的一帶。

It's a quaint yet thriving pocket of New York,

由於褐石建築與繁華商業區所形成的鮮明對比，

thanks to the contrast of brownstone buildings and a thriving shopping district.

使得這一區既充滿懷舊古味又不失繁榮氣息。

The centrepiece of Brooklyn Heights is the 85-acre Brooklyn Bridge Park.

布魯克林高地的中心，是佔地 85 英畝的布魯克林大橋公園。

Take a stroll along the waterfront, and you will see some spectacular views

只要沿著河岸漫步，就能看到

of downtown New York City.

紐約市區富麗壯觀的景色。

At almost 6000 feet long, Brooklyn Bridge

布魯克林大橋全長約六千英尺，

is one of the most recognisable landmarks in New York City.

是紐約市最知名的地標之一。

It spans the East River, connecting Brooklyn to Manhattan,

這座大橋橫跨東河，連接布魯克林與曼哈頓，

and is crossed by some 4000 pedestrians every day.

每天供約四千名行人往來通過。

Further south, 600-acre Prospect Park has something for everyone.

再往南，佔地六百英畝的展望公園能滿足所有人的需求。

Popular pastimes include relaxing on the green expanses of Long Meadow,

很多人喜歡在這裡綠意盎然的長草坪上愜意玩樂，

cycling and jogging on one of the many paths and bikeways,

在多條步道和自行車道上慢跑、騎單車，

and enjoying the wildlife on Prospect Lake.

或是與展望湖的野生動物共度美好時光。

Bordering the Atlantic Ocean,

毗鄰大西洋的科尼島，

Coney Island was once the largest amusement area in the United States.

曾經是美國最大的遊樂園區。

Some iconic attractions and stores remain today,

至今仍可看見一些地標性的觀光景點和商店，

including Nathan's Famous hot dogs and The Cyclone.

包括納森熱狗餐廳和旋風雲霄飛車。

The 2.5-mile boardwalk on Coney Island backs down onto pristine sandy beaches.

跟著柯尼島上 2.5 英哩長的木棧道，則可來到自然質樸的沙灘。