in the state of Illinois.

美國中西部的大湖區。

Rising from the edges of Lake Michigan,

這座城市崛起於密西根湖周邊地帶，

Chicago began as a tiny trading post at the mouth of the Chicago River,

起初是芝加哥河河口一個小小的貿易據點，

and has boomed into a modern global center of commerce and culture.

而後蓬勃發展為全球現代化的商業與文化中心。

The Windy City has always been driven by an unshakable optimism and can-do attitude.

不變的樂觀精神與積極進取態度， 一直驅動著「風城」芝加哥向前邁進。

The Great Chicago Fire of 1871, which destroyed half the city,

1871 年的芝加哥大火，摧毀了近半座城市，

was seized upon as an opportunity for the metropolis to reinvent itself.

但卻成為這座大都市重新建設的契機。

What followed was the biggest building boom in US history

隨之而來的是美國史上規模最大的建房熱潮，

and a skyline that is almost beyond beautiful.

以及筆墨無法形容的美麗天際線。

Start your visit in The Loop -

您可以從Loop區展開行程，

the central business district encircled by the 'L', Chicago's elevated train line.

這裡是芝加哥的中心商業區，由高架捷運系統「L」所環繞。

The streets within The Loop are a showcase of architecture,

Loop區的街道簡直就是各種建築成就的展示區，

from the world's first high-rises, to the cloud-piercing towers of today.

從世界最早的高樓大廈、到直入雲霄的現代高塔。

Willis Tower held the title of world's tallest building for almost 25 years.

威利斯大樓曾雄霸世界最高樓的稱號近 25 年的時間。

Take the 60-second ride to the Skydeck.

搭乘 60 秒的電梯登上摩天觀景台。

On a really windy day you might even feel the building sway a little,

在風大的日子，您甚至可以感覺到大樓在微微搖晃，

but don't panic, it was designed to do just that.

但別驚慌，這正是建築設計的巧思。

The Loop also contains some amazing outdoor sculpture

Loop區也有許多令人讚嘆的戶外雕塑，

and an historic theater district which makes the area feel

以及歷史悠久的劇院區，讓人身在此區，

like a cross between a museum and a film set.

彷彿置身於博物館和電影場景中。

Running north from The Loop is the Magnificent Mile,

從Loop區往北走即為壯麗大道，

where you'll be able to gaze up at even more wonders

在此您將能仰望更多源於芝加哥建築學派的

from the Chicago School of architecture.

建築奇蹟。

Looking a little out of place is the Old Water Tower,

單獨矗立的舊水塔雖然顯得有點格格不入，

a lone, but much-loved survivor from the Chicago Fire.

但這棟從大火中逃過一劫的建築仍備受人們喜愛。

Shop 'til you drop in the upscale boutiques

壯麗大道寬闊的大道旁高檔精品店林立，

which line The Magnificent Mile's wide boulevards.

您可以在此盡情享受購物樂趣。

And when it's time to refuel,

需要填飽肚子時，

sink your teeth into a deep dish pizza - an old Chicago favorite.

不妨大口咬下芝加哥特有的經典超厚披薩。

Following the south bank of the Chicago River

沿著芝加哥河南岸，

and winding between the canyons of glass and steel,

蜿蜒於玻璃帷幕與鋼筋水泥所構成的峽谷，

The Riverwalk offers a relaxing change of pace from the downtown bustle.

河濱步道提供了一個鬧中取靜的愜意空間。

Still within The Loop is Millennium Park.

千禧公園也位在Loop區。

Once the site of railway yards and car parks,

這裡曾經是鐵路調車場和停車場，

the area has been transformed into what critics have hailed as 'the future of parks'.

如今則搖身一變，成為評論家口中讚譽有加的「未來公園」。

The centerpieces of this visionary space are the

在這個極具未來洞見的空間中，

Frank Gehry-designed Jay Pritzker Pavilion and the BP Footbridge.

法蘭克蓋瑞設計的傑普利茲克露天音樂廳和BP步行天橋是兩大重點。

The park showcases a number of public sculptures,

公園內也展示了許多公共雕塑藝術，

including a futuristic stainless steel archway to the city, Cloud Gate,

包括充滿未來感的不鏽鋼拱廊：雲門，

or as it's affectionately known to locals - 'The Bean'.

當地人暱稱它為「豆子」。

Just across the road is The Art Institute of Chicago

公園對面就是芝加哥藝術學院，

whose exterior is a work of art in itself.

學院的外觀本身就是一件藝術品。

Set aside at least a day to explore this treasure-house of

請至少撥出一天時間，好好遊覽

European, American and Asian masterpieces.

這座收藏了歐美及亞洲藝術傑作的寶庫。

There are plenty of treasures to be found outside The Loop.

在Loop區外，也有許多寶藏等著您去發現。

Just to the west is one of Chicago's hidden gems,

西面的加菲爾植物園就是芝加哥一處隱藏的珍寶，

the Garfield Park Conservatory, an inner-city haven for nature lovers

這不僅是大自然愛好者的市區天堂，

and a first-date favorite for Chicago couples.

也是情侶們第一次約會最愛去的地點。

In nearby Oak Park, step inside Frank Lloyd Wright's home and studio,

在附近的橡樹園，則可參觀建築師萊特的住家與工作室，

where for 20 years he pioneered an entirely new architectural vision for America.

20 年來他便是在此為美國建築開創嶄新的遠景。

Unity Temple is just a short stroll away.

步行不遠即可看見聯合教堂。

Completed in 1908, this Lloyd Wright masterpiece

這座萊特所設計的教堂完工於 1908 年，

is widely regarded as the world's first modern building.

一般公認這棟建築傑作是全球第一座現代建築。

While you're in Oak Park,

既然來到橡樹園，

stop by the birthplace of one of Chicago's most famous sons, Ernest Hemingway.

怎能不造訪芝加哥著名作家海明威的出生地。

In the nearby museum,

如果您喜歡他的小說，

fans of the novelist can read from his childhood diary and original manuscripts.

不妨前往附近的博物館，看看他的童年日記與著作手稿。

Down by The Loop's waterfront,

來到Loop區的碼頭區，

the historic Navy Pier offers entertainment for all ages.

歷史悠久的海軍碼頭是個老少皆宜的娛樂場所。

The pier is also the place to climb aboard

在這裡您可以登上遊艇，

one of the many lake and river cruises on offer.

參加各種遊湖和遊河觀光行程。

Just south of Navy Pier, The Field Museum houses over

在海軍碼頭南邊的菲爾德自然史博物館中，

20 million specimens from the world of natural history.

收藏了超過兩千萬個標本，記錄自然界的演變史。

Say hello to Sue, the largest and most intact skeleton of a

在這裡，您可以看到出土的化石中最大、

Tyrannosaurus Rex ever unearthed.

最完整的雷克斯暴龍骨架「蘇」。

The museum might look a little familiar,

您可能會覺得這座博物館有點眼熟，

after all, it was the home base for Indiana Jones in the blockbuster movie series.

因為這裡可是賣座電影《法櫃奇兵》的主要拍攝場景。

A little further south along the waterfront

沿著湖岸繼續南行，

you'll find the Museum of Science and Industry -

就會來到科學工業博物館，

known by generations of school children as 'the best field trip ever!'.

無論經過多久，這裡永遠是學童們心中最棒的校外教學去處！

Here you'll get to explore the inner workings of man and machine,

在這裡，您可以瞭解人體與機械的內部運作，

and discover the secrets of natural phenomena

並認識諸如龍捲風、閃電和雪崩等

like tornadoes, lightning and avalanches.

大自然現象的奧祕。

Chicago's largest green space is Lincoln Park,

芝加哥最大的綠地空間就在林肯公園，

a seven mile stretch of shoreline which runs north from The Loop.

這是一條從Loop區往北延伸達七哩長的水岸線。

It's home to nature reserves, a conservatory,

公園內有自然保護區、一座溫室

and monuments to many of the nation's heroes,

以及多位愛國英雄的紀念碑，

including the park's namesake - Abraham Lincoln.

包括與公園同名的亞伯拉罕‧林肯。

The park also features the Lincoln Park Zoo

此外還有林肯動物園，

which has been entertaining and educating visitors since 1868.

自 1868 年創立以來，便一直為遊客提供一個寓教於樂的好去處。

The zoo features two sections specifically designed for children,

動物園中有兩個區域是專為兒童設計，

and best of all it's free.

而且最棒的是完全免費。

The park is also home to the Chicago History Museum.

此外，芝加哥歷史博物館也座落於公園之中。

From gangsters to baseball, this is the place to visit

無論是黑幫歷史還是棒球發展，

if you really want to know what makes this unique city tick.

如果您真的想瞭解是什麼使這座城市如此獨特，不要錯過這裡。

As the sun sets, Chicago truly lights up.

夜幕低垂時，芝加哥才真正亮了起來。

But don't plan on going to bed early,

所以請別太早上床睡覺，

the city offers some of the best jazz, blues and theater in America.

因為這裡有美國數一數二的爵士樂、藍調和戲劇演出。

So come on over to Chicago, the memories you'll take away will last a lifetime -

所以，來一趟芝加哥，這趟旅程的美好回憶將讓您畢生難忘，

no matter how hard the wind blows.

即使在宛如芝加哥強風吹襲的困境中，也能逆風飛翔。