along the banks of the Potomac River.

就在波多馬克河河畔。

The city has an area of just under 70 square miles, but it sure packs a lot in!

雖然這座城市只有不到 70 平方英哩，但是麻雀雖小、五臟俱全！

Washington was founded as the nation's capital in 1791.

在 1791 年，華盛頓被選為美國首都，並開始各項建都事宜。

As soon as you land here you get a sense of the power and history

一踏上這裡的土地，您就能感受到

that this metropolis represents.

這座大都會所展現的權力與歷史。

Most visitors start at the National Mall, a two-mile green strip

大多數的遊客都會從國家廣場出發，

often referred to as "The Nation's Front Lawn".

這片兩哩長的綠地也被稱為「國家的前院草地」。

Clearly there's no shopping to be done at this Mall.

很顯然，這片廣場上並沒有任何的購物行程。

What it does offer is a sweep of the country's most famous monuments and museums,

這裡有的是大大小小美國最知名的紀念碑與博物館，

all in one place.

全在這片廣場。

Begin your tour of the Mall at the Zero Milestone,

您可以從國家廣場上的零點里程碑開始出發，

the proposed reference point for distances on all US maps.

這裡是所有美國地圖上的距離建議參考點。

To the north you'll see America's most famous residence, The White House.

往北走，您會看到美國最有名的一棟宅邸l：白宮；

To the south stands the Washington Monument.

往南則可看見華盛頓紀念碑。

Rising 555 feet, this marble obelisk is the centerpiece of the National Mall.

這座高 555 英呎的大理石方尖碑，就矗立於國家廣場的中心。

The US Capitol Building, on top of Capitol Hill,

美國國會大廈座落於國會山莊山頂，

is the nation's seat of federal government.

為美國國會所在地。

Rest a while by the Reflecting Pool.

您可以在倒映池畔小憩片刻。

Surrounded by America's most iconic tributes to its heroes and founding fathers,

池畔周圍有許多向美國英雄與開國元勛致敬的紀念碑，

it's easy to let your mind wander back through the various chapters of America's history.

讓人自然而然地緬懷起美國過往歷史的無數篇章。

Nestled in the trees is the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

掩映於樹林間的是越戰退伍軍人紀念碑。

Engraved in its walls are the names of tens of thousands of soldiers

紀念碑上銘刻著在越戰中不幸喪生的

who lost their lives in the battlefields of Vietnam.

成千上萬名士兵的姓名。

The nearby Lincoln Memorial is where Martin Luther King Jr.

附近的林肯紀念堂就是當年馬丁‧路德‧金恩博士

made his famous 'I Have A Dream' speech.

發表其著名演說「我有一個夢」的地點。

Admire the many sculptures and waterfalls

沿著國家廣場來到更遠一點的羅斯福紀念館，

at the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial further along the Mall.

則可參觀許多雕像與瀑布。

Across the Tidal Basin,

橫越潮汐湖之後，

Thomas Jefferson keeps a watchful eye on the White House from his own memorial,

湯瑪斯‧傑佛遜就在這座古羅馬式建築的紀念堂中，

built in the style of ancient Rome.

以警醒的雙眼注視著白宮。

The Mall is also home to many of the nation's Smithsonian buildings.

此外，國家廣場上還有許多隸屬於史密森尼學會的博物館。

To learn more about this interesting collection of museums and galleries,

若想深入瞭解這些精彩豐富的博物館及美術館，

stop by at the Information Center in the Smithsonian Institution Building

可前往稱為「城堡」的

called the Castle.

史密森尼學會大樓詢問中心。

The whole family will enjoy the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum,

史密森尼國家航空太空博物館適合一家大小前往，

where you can let your imagination fly high among historic airplanes and spacecraft.

這裡極具歷史意義的飛機和太空船，將帶著您的想像力遨遊於天際。

Create your own headlines at the Newseum,

您還可以在新聞博物館中自己製作頭條新聞，

an interactive museum dedicated to the world of news media.

這是一座以新聞媒體為主題的互動式博物館。

The Botanic Garden of the Capitol Building offers an escape from monuments and museums.

逛累了紀念館和博物館嗎？不妨換個口味來到國會大廈中的植物園。

But the Mall is not the only attraction in D.C..

但別以為華盛頓特區的觀光去處只有國家廣場。

To explore the many attractions outside of the Mall,

若想要遊覽國家廣場以外的眾多景點，

the convenient Capital Bikeshare system is available all over the city.

可利用市內隨處可見的自行車便利共享系統。

In picture-perfect downtown neighborhoods such as DuPont Circle,

在風景如畫的杜邦環島等市中心地區，

browse bookstores by day and try the cafés by night.

白天可以逛逛書店，晚上則可以到咖啡館坐坐。

Another charming central suburb is Foggy Bottom,

另一個迷人的市郊去處就是霧谷，

named after the fog that rises from the Potomac River.

此地因波多馬克河的水霧之氣而命名。

Here you'll find the Watergate Hotel and the Kennedy Center.

水門飯店和甘迺迪表演藝術中心均位在此地。

Pass Washington Circle to get to Georgetown.

經過華盛頓環島後，便會來到喬治城。

With its eighteenth-century buildings, it is the oldest district in D.C.,

這裡有十八世紀的建築，是華盛頓特區歷史最悠久的一區，

and today university students give it a lively atmosphere.

今日則因為有大學生而為此地帶來活潑朝氣。

Wisconsin Avenue and M Street offer many boutique stores and galleries.

威斯康辛大道和M街則林立著眾多的精品店與藝廊。

North from here is the National Cathedral,

從這裡往北，可來到華盛頓國家大教堂，

one of the largest churches in the United States.

為全美最大的教堂之一。

In the nearby Smithsonian National Zoo,

附近還有美國史密森尼國家動物園，

the residents are sure to delight monument-weary children.

逛累了紀念館的小朋友們看到這些動物，一定又會歡欣鼓舞。

Another family favorite is the International Spy Museum.

國際間諜博物館也是一個適合全家大小的去處。

Play undercover agent in an interactive game where nothing is as it seems!

您可以在互動遊戲中扮演臥底間諜，在這裡，眼見可不一定為憑！

Just across the river in neighboring Virginia is the nation's most hallowed ground,

過河來到毗鄰的維吉尼亞州，拜訪美國最神聖的地方，

Arlington National Cemetery.

阿靈頓國家公墓。

Wander among rows of tombstones dedicated to those

您可以漫步於墓園中，

who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

向那些為國捐軀的人們致敬。

President John F. Kennedy's final resting place, marked by an 'eternal' flame,

約翰‧甘迺迪總統就長眠於此，他的陵墓以永恆的火焰標示，

is one of the most visited graves.

是最多人前來致意的墓地之一。

From Arlington House you can look back over D.C. and its surrounding suburbs.

從阿靈頓宮，您還可以遠眺華盛頓特區及周邊的郊區景色。

Washington has a lot more to offer than the political buildings and stately monuments

華盛頓特區除了聞名遐邇的政治建築和雄偉的紀念碑外，

that it is so famous for.

還有許多其他觀光景點。

And no matter how often you've seen these landmarks in the news or in movies,

無論您已經在新聞或電影裡看過這些地標多少次了，

nothing beats the real thing!

都比不上親眼看見！