at the East Coast of the United States of America.

與米斯蒂克河的河口交會處。

Situated on the banks of Massachusetts Bay, Boston features a fine natural harbor.

東臨麻薩諸塞灣，擁有地勢絕佳的天然港口。

Boston is a city that's been shaped by the sea,

波士頓的一切深受海洋影響，

but it's her people who have helped shape the history of the USA.

而這座城市的居民則深深影響了美國歷史。

Since its inception in 1630, Boston has remained at the epicenter

自 1630 年建城以來，波士頓一直是美國

of American political, social, and cultural life.

政治、社會與文化生活的重心。

Every street corner, it seems, is a reminder of Boston's role

每一個街角處，似乎都在提醒人們

in The American Revolution.

波士頓在美國革命所扮演的重要角色。

Boston is a compact and highly livable city.

波士頓不大，卻是極為適合居住的城市。

There are numerous options to explore Boston,

遊覽波士頓的方式有很多種，

but the best way to discover the city is by foot -

但最好的選擇就是漫步於城市之中，

it's nicknamed "the walking city" for good reason!

波士頓的「步行城市」之稱絕非浪得虛名！

The Freedom Trail is a self-guided walking tour that's easy to pick up

在自由之路這條導覽步道上，只要沿著路上明顯的紅色標記，

wherever you see the distinctive red markings on the sidewalk.

就能輕鬆遊覽許多景點。

The two-and-a-half-mile-long trail weaves its way past sixteen historic sites

這條路徑長約四公里，途經 16 處重要的歷史景點，

that were instrumental in America's march to Independence.

每個景點在美國獨立史上都佔有一席之地。

The trail officially starts in Boston Common,

自由之路的起點為波士頓公園，

the oldest city park in America and the centerpiece

這是美國歷史最悠久的城市公園，

to a string of parks and gardens affectionately known as "Boston's Emerald Necklace".

也是「波士頓翡翠項鍊」中眾多公園的中心。

Highlights of the trail include The State House,

這條路上的重要景點包括有著耀眼金色圓頂的

with its gleaming gold dome, and the Granary Burying Ground,

州議會大樓，還有穀倉墓地，

the final resting place of Samuel Adams, Paul Revere,

諸如山繆‧亞當斯、保羅‧里維爾及

and many of Boston's bravest sons and daughters.

許多波士頓最勇敢的兒女，都長眠於此地。

Faneuil Hall, often referred to as "The Cradle of Liberty",

法尼爾廳又稱為「自由的搖籃」，因為這裡

was the stage from which Samuel Adams and James Otis fanned the winds of Revolution.

正是山繆‧亞當斯和詹姆斯‧奧蒂斯煽起革命之風的舞台。

And just behind are the Quincy and Faneuil Hall Markets,

而昆西市集和法尼爾廳市集就位於後方，

two of Boston's most popular places to eat and hang out.

是波士頓當地最受喜愛的吃喝玩樂去處。

Stop by the 17th century home of Paul Revere,

您還可以造訪十七世紀的保羅‧里維爾故居，

the patriot immortalized for his famous all-night ride to Lexington,

這位不朽愛國志士的英勇事蹟就在於夜騎報訊，

warning that "the British were coming!"

警告萊克辛頓的居民「英國人登陸了！」

Walking across the Charles River brings Freedom Trail walkers to the Bunker Hill Monument,

隨著自由之路橫越查理斯河後，您將來到邦克山紀念碑，

where the newly-formed colonial army first stood up to the Red Coats

這裡是美國獨立戰爭中，新成立的殖民軍

in the American War of Independence.

最初起義反抗紅衣英軍的地方。

The Trail concludes at one of the most beloved ships in the United States,

自由之路的終點來到美國人最摯愛的船艦之一，

the USS Constitution.

憲法號護衛艦。

Launched in 1797, "Old Ironsides" is the world's oldest commissioned naval vessel afloat.

於 1797 年下水服役的憲法號又稱「老鐵殼號」， 是世上現役中最老的海軍艦艇。

Everywhere along the waterfronts of Boston

波士頓水岸的每一處，

we are reminded of the city's maritime connections;

都在提醒著我們這座城市與海洋密不可分，

this is a city with salt in its blood.

它連血液裡都帶有海水的鹽分。

The harbor is also the place to jump aboard

此外，來到海港當然要搭船出海，

the many scenic and whale watch cruises on offer,

飽覽美景、享受賞鯨之樂，

or to sample the fruits of the sea - Boston's seafood is so fresh,

或是品嚐鮮美的海味，嚐一口波士頓新鮮無比的海產，

you'd swear it almost leapt onto your plate!

品味剛剛打撈上岸的海鮮！

Once you've explored the Freedom Trail, it's time to simply follow your nose -

結束自由之路的遊覽後，就跟著撲鼻的美食香氣走，

this is a great city to get lost in!

讓自己迷失在這座美妙無比的城市之中！

Beacon Hill, with its gas-lit streets and Federal-style rowhouses,

畢肯山有著煤氣燈街道與聯邦風格排屋，

is one of Boston's most beautiful neighborhoods.

是波士頓景致最美的地區之一。

In Charles Street, it's easy to lose a few hours in the antique shops

來到查爾斯街選購充滿老波士頓風情的紀念品，

hunting down the perfect souvenir of "Old Boston".

一不小心就會在古物店中流連忘返好幾個小時。

Newbury Street, in neighboring Back Bay,

紐伯里街鄰近後灣，

is one of America's great shopping avenues,

是美國首屈一指的購物大道，

featuring everything from exclusive emporiums to sidewalk stalls.

從精品名店到路邊攤，各種選擇應有盡有。

Back Bay also offers plenty of places to chill out and reflect, like Copley Square.

後灣則有許多去處可讓您安靜漫步與沉思，例如科普利廣場。

Or, you could even join a service in Trinity Church -

甚至，您也可以到三一教堂參加禮拜儀式，

listed as one of the ten most significant buildings in the United States.

這座教堂被評選為美國十大建築之一。

To get even closer to the heavens, and for the best views of Boston,

如果想要更靠近天堂，同時眺望最美的波士頓景色，

take the elevator to the Skywalk Observatory in the nearby Prudential Tower.

不妨就近搭乘保德信大樓的電梯登上空中觀景台。

Boston is a city that owes much to its immigrants

波士頓這座城市的形成，在很大程度上要歸功於

who came here filled with hopes, dreams and traditions.

當初懷抱希望、夢想與傳統來到此地的移民。

These cultures have become part of Boston's fabric,

他們的文化已融入波士頓的生活當中，

from the culinary delights of Little Italy,

包括小義大利的美食佳餚，

to the Irish pubs which quench the thirst of this hard-working city.

還有為這座勤勉的城市紓解美酒之渴的愛爾蘭酒吧。

Bostonians like to play hard, and in this sports-crazy town

波士頓人崇尚盡情玩樂，在這座熱愛運動的城市中，

there's no greater hallowed turf than Fenway Park,

身為波士頓紅襪隊百年主場場地的

home to the Boston Red Sox for 100 years.

芬威球場絕對堪稱為一大聖地。

Culture rates highly in Boston too.

波士頓的藝文風氣也相當盛行。

The Museum of Fine Arts, with its fabulous Impressionist Collection

波士頓美術博物館的印象派作品收藏令人嘆為觀止，

houses the largest displays of Monets outside of France.

館藏的莫內畫作數量之多僅次於法國。

Boston, however, isn't a city that rests on past glories.

然而，波士頓不是個沉湎於往日光輝的城市。

There are over 50 colleges and universities within the greater Boston Area.

整個大波士頓地區共有超過 50 所大學和學院。

With prestigious institutions like Harvard and MIT

聲譽卓著的哈佛大學及麻省理工學院

continuing to produce Presidents and Nobel Laureates,

不斷培育出總統人選和諾貝爾得主。

Boston has blossomed into a city that not only shapes America, but the entire world.

波士頓這座偉大的城市不僅影響了美國，也影響了整個世界。