with the Gulf of Mexico to the south and Oklahoma to the north.

南臨墨西哥灣、北接奧克拉荷馬州。

More than 6.5 million people

整個達拉斯-沃斯堡-阿靈頓大都會區

live in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington Metroplex.

共有超過 650 萬的人口。

Hollywood films and TV shows have painted a picture of a desert city

好萊塢電影和電視劇中，往往將此地區描繪為

ruled by oil magnates and cattle barons.

由石油鉅子和養牛業大亨統治的沙漠城市。

But despite its "Wild West" image,

雖然「荒野西部」的形象深植人心，

Dallas is not a rural city and Texas is not all desert.

但達拉斯並不是個農村城市，德州也不全是沙漠。

Flying in, you are welcomed by the sight of the Reunion Tower,

來到此地，首先映入眼簾的就是重逢塔，

the long-standing landmark of this fast-developing southern city.

這座地標在這個發展快速的南方城市已矗立許久。

These days the biggest local industry is technology

如今，科技業已成為當地最大產業，

and some even call it "Silicon Prairie".

甚至因此有「矽草原」之稱。

The more common nickname is "The Big D"

達拉斯更常見的暱稱是「Big D」，

because Dallas is so populous and the main commercial hub for the region.

因為達拉斯不僅人口稠密，也是這一區的主要商業中心。

Explore the cultural side of Dallas

想要見識達拉斯充滿文化的一面，

by visiting the downtown theaters and galleries.

您可以造訪市中心的劇院和藝廊。

Head to the Arts District and browse the Dallas Museum of Art

前往達拉斯藝術特區，或參觀達拉斯美術館，

to see American designs and famous European paintings.

欣賞美國設計和知名的歐洲畫作。

Next door, the Nasher Sculpture Center mixes the traditional

一旁的納榭雕塑中心，則在寧靜的氛圍中

with the contemporary in a tranquil setting.

融合了傳統與當代元素。

Enjoy nature's masterpieces in the Arboretum and Botanical Gardens,

在達拉斯植物園，您可以盡情欣賞大自然的傑作，

with colorful displays of native plants and European flowers.

看遍眼前多采多姿的原生植物與歐洲花卉。

On a hot day, order a treat from a food truck

天氣熱的時候，購買餐車上的美食小吃，

and enjoy lunch on the lawn, Texas style.

在草地上享用午餐，體驗德州生活風情。

Explore the underwater passages of the Dallas World Aquarium

來到達拉斯世界水族館的水底隧道，

to observe remarkable creatures from up close.

一抬頭就能近距離觀賞迷人的海底生物。

The aquarium is more like a zoo,

這座水族館其實更像是動物園，

so don't miss the jungle walk if you like monkeys!

如果您喜歡猴子，可別錯過叢林漫步！

Nearby, children can fly like a bird, outrun a dinosaur,

如果想要讓孩子們可以像鳥兒一樣飛翔、跟恐龍賽跑、

witness a tornado, or feel an earthquake

親眼見證龍捲風，或是體驗地震，

at the Perot Museum Of Nature And Science.

不妨造訪附近的佩洛特自然科學博物館。

At the Dallas Zoo they can see cuddly koalas,

在達拉斯動物園，他們還會看到可愛的無尾熊、

hand-feed giraffes and admire other Giants of the Savanna.

親手餵食長頸鹿，欣賞熱帶草原區的其他大型動物。

Visit the Six Flags Over Texas theme park in Arlington

您還可造訪位於阿靈頓的德州六旗主題樂園，

for even more family fun on the more than 100 rides.

這裡有一百多種遊樂設施，適合全家一同遊玩。

Ride the Rock-n-Rocket, roll a ball,

您可以搭乘火箭船、參加滾球遊戲，

and try a Texas-sized hot dog for lunch.

再來點德州超大熱狗當作午餐。

Grab some boots and a 10-gallon hat and explore the Heritage Village.

穿上靴子、戴上牛仔帽，體驗達拉斯文化村。

Then gear up for a trip to Southfork Ranch,

然後整裝出發前往南弗克牧場，

the film set of the immensely popular soap opera Dallas,

這裡是熱門連續劇《家族風雲》的拍攝場景，

to enter the estate where J.R. and Sue Ellen

您可在此實地體驗主角J.R.和Sue Ellen

played out their unhappy marriage.

搬演其不幸婚姻的莊園場景。

After nearly four decades,

即使已經過了近四十年，

this family saga is still being followed by fans all over the world.

這個家族故事仍為世界各地的影迷念念不忘。

Step into the middle of a cattle drive

來到城市中心的先鋒廣場，

in the heart of the city at Pioneer Plaza.

加入趕集牛群的隊伍之中。

See bronze statues of Texas longhorns in the landscaped park.

在這座景色優美的公園裡，欣賞德州長角牛的銅像。

This recreated prairie commemorates the old cowboy trails

這一座復刻草原，是為了緬懷

which brought the first settlers here in the 1800s.

1800 年代第一批移民到此的老牛仔舊日足跡。

One of the most momentous events in American history took place

美國歷史上最重大的事件之一，

in the former book depository in West End.

就發生在西區的舊書庫。

Stand at the exact location where the shot was fired

您可以站在 1963 年槍手開槍射殺

that killed John F. Kennedy in 1963.

甘迺迪總統的確切位置。

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

迪利廣場的六樓博物館中

documents the assassination of the charismatic American president.

有這位深受愛戴的美國總統遭刺事件的詳細紀錄。

Don't leave Dallas without tasting a Texas BBQ or,

離開達拉斯前，千萬別錯過道地的德州烤肉，

if you prefer fine dining, order sushi atop Reunion Tower.

如果您偏好精緻美食，則不妨到重逢塔頂樓品嚐壽司。

End your day with dancing or lounging in a cocktail bar Uptown.

最後，前往上城區的酒吧熱舞小酌，結束完美的一天。

The free vintage trolley will safely shuttle you back to Downtown at night.

免費搭乘的骨董電車，會在夜間載您安全返回市區。

Come to Dallas, where modern meets old and where the friendly locals,

來一趟達拉斯，看看現代與過去的美麗交織，還有親切的當地人，

with their Texas twang, will show you a welcome as big as the state.

會用他們特有的德州腔調，以寬廣如德州的熱情歡迎您。