Rivers meet. It is only a short drive away from the Pacific Ocean, sprawling forests,

只要短短的車程，就能前往太平洋海岸、廣闊的森林、

fertile valleys and the Cascade Range.

富饒的山谷和喀斯喀特山脈。

Portland’s mountainous backdrop, combined with the city’s many urban parks and eco-friendly

波特蘭市周圍有高山環抱，市內還有許多都市公園，且力行生態保護，

ambition, make it a nature lovers’ paradise.

使得此地成為自然愛好者的天堂。

Portland was established in the mid eighteen hundreds. Due to its riverside location it

波特蘭始建於十九世紀中葉。由於波特蘭鄰近河口，

was a major Pacific Northwest port until the turn of the century. With about six hundred

直到二十世紀前，這都是美國西北太平洋地區最大的港口。 波特蘭約有六十萬人口，

thousand inhabitants, it is Oregon’s most populous city.

是奧勒岡州人口最多的城市。

Downtown Portland was built with pedestrians in mind, so you can easily walk the central

由於波特蘭市區的城市建設十分體貼行人需求，因此您可以輕鬆漫步於

district to take in the city’s architecture, parks and fountains at your own pace.

市中心，依照自己的步調遊覽這座城市的建築、公園和噴泉景觀。

The heart of the city is the amphitheater on Pioneer Courthouse Square. It’s the place

先鋒法院廣場上的圓形露天劇場，是這座城市的心臟。

everyone keeps coming back to, after browsing galleries, shopping, and sightseeing. Do bring

人們在參觀美術館、逛街購物和遊覽景點之後， 都喜歡回到這裡小憩片刻。

an umbrella because showers are very common, although there is plenty of sunshine to enjoy

請記得帶把傘出門，因為這裡時常會有陣雨，

in summer.

即使夏日陽光普照。

Some Americans jokingly call Portland ‘Beervana’, because of its large number of microbreweries.

一些美國人會開玩笑地稱波特蘭為「啤酒極樂聖地」， 因為這裡有許多小型啤酒廠。

If you prefer a good wine, head to the Willemette Valley. Join one of the many vineyard tours

如果您是葡萄酒的愛好者，別錯過威拉米特谷地。您可以參觀當地葡萄園，

to sample the local Pinot Noir made from grapes grown in volcanic soil.

品嚐此地火山灰土壤所種植的黑皮諾品種葡萄酒。

The Portland Art Museum in the Cultural District is the oldest museum in the Northwest and

位於文化特區的波特蘭美術館，是西北部歷史最悠久的一座博物館，

its vast collection reflects the history of art from ancient times to today.

館中龐大豐富的館藏，可帶您瞭解從古至今的藝術歷史流變。

For rowing, meditating, or cycling, head to the Tom McCall Waterside Park along the Willamette

若要享受划船、沉思和騎乘單車的悠然樂趣， 歡迎到威拉米特河岸邊的湯姆麥科親水公園。

River. This is also a great spot for people-watching on a lazy afternoon. Several bridges give

您也可以挑個慵懶的午後在這裡看著人來人往。

access to the east bank, where the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry is located.

河上有多座橋可通往東岸，奧勒岡科學與工業博物館就位於此處。

The huge halls and theaters offer hundreds of interactive displays. Seize the opportunity

巨大的展場空間及劇院，展示了數百項互動式作品。您可以趁此機會

to learn about faraway planets or step aboard a real submarine…

瞭解遙遠的星球，或登上一艘真正的潛水艇。

On the same side of the river is the Grotto, where people come to pray - or just to replenish

著名的Grotto岩窟教堂也同樣位於東岸， 在近郊的寧靜自然環境之中，人們會前來這裡祈禱，

the soul - in a serene natural location close to town.

或重新獲得心靈的力量。

Warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters make the Portland region ideal for growing roses.

夏季溫暖乾燥、冬季微冷潮濕的氣候，使波特蘭非常適合種植玫瑰花。

Admire the many award-winning varieties in the International Rose Test Garden in Washington

華盛頓公園中的國際玫瑰試驗花園， 可讓您盡情欣賞眾多獲獎無數的玫瑰品種。

Park. The nearby Japanese Garden is said to be one of the most authentic outside of Japan

附近的日式庭園堪稱在日本國外最正統的庭園之一，

with its five distinct garden styles and an original tea house.

呈現出五種不同的園林風格，還有一座日式茶屋。

Washington Park offers more than just lush gardens and trails. Families can see the entire

華盛頓公園中，不是只有蒼鬱茂盛的花園和小徑。在奧勒岡動物園，

animal world in just one afternoon at the Oregon Zoo. Opposite the zoo is the Portland

只要一個下午就能讓大人小孩遊遍整個動物世界。 在動物園對面還有波特蘭兒童博物館，

Children's Museum where the little ones can find out what they want to be when they grow

小朋友可以在此探索長大後的志向，

up… there is so much to choose from! See how the city’s richer pioneers lived a century

這裡有各式各樣的職業體驗！來到皮托克宅邸，見識一下在一百年前

ago at the Pittock Mansion. Here in the West Hills, you can enjoy views of the city skyline.

最先來到此地的富豪生活樣貌。宅邸位於波特蘭西山，您可從這遠眺城市的天際線。

It’s worth the short drive east to see the Multnomah Falls in the Columbia River Gorge,

向東行駛一小段路，就能來到哥倫比亞河谷的摩特諾瑪瀑布，冷冽河水從驚人高度

where icy water tumbles down from astonishing heights. Climb the trail to the Benson Bridge

沖激而下的壯闊景觀絕對讓您不虛此行。還可沿著步道登上班森橋，

for a close up view of the waterfall, which flows all year round.

更近距離欣賞這座終年川流不息的瀑布。

Take the spectacular drive north to come face to face with the awesome power of nature.

繼續北駛，親身感受大自然的壯闊與令人敬畏的力量。

The active volcano Mount Saint Helens lost its peak when it erupted in 1980. From several

聖海倫活火山在 1980年爆發過後，便在山頂形成一個缺口。

viewing points around the National Volcanic Monument you can still see the impact of that

從聖海倫火山國家紀念公園的各個觀景點，至今您仍可看見那次

dramatic event today.

劇烈爆發後留下的影響。

To see Oregon’s renowned coastline, head out to Cannon Beach, just a couple of hours

若想要欣賞奧勒岡著名的海岸風光， 只要幾小時的車程，就能來到波特蘭西部的

west of Portland. Its cliffs, cafes, and boutique shops appeal to just about everyone.

卡農海灘。這裡的懸崖峭壁、咖啡館和精緻商店， 讓所有人都為之傾倒。

If you are not short on time, follow the Oregon Coast Highway further south. All along the

如果您的時間充裕，您還可沿著奧勒岡濱海公路繼續南行。

Pacific you’ll find enough stunning sights to keep you reaching for your camera.

太平洋沿岸令人屏息驚嘆的絕美風景，會讓您捨不得放下手中的相機。

In the middle of all this natural beauty, sits Portland. More than just a place to ‘stop

來到波特蘭，就等於坐擁這一切自然美景。 波特蘭絕不只是「玫瑰之都」，

and smell the roses’, this is the place to truly experience the laid-back atmosphere

來到這裡您將能深刻感受悠然愜意的氛圍，

and splendor of the Great Northwest.

並體驗美國大西北的壯麗自然。