on the West Coast of the United States.

在美國西海岸。

It is a lush, evergreen city lying between Puget Sound

這是一個鬱鬱蔥蔥的常青城市，位於普吉特海灣之間。

and Lake Washington with abundant parklands,

和華盛頓湖，擁有豐富的公園用地。

and surrounded by towering mountains and forests.

並被高聳的山林所包圍。

Widely known for its overcast weather, when the sun does come out,

廣為人知的陰雨天氣，當太陽真的出來的時候。

the spectacular beauty of the waterways,

水路的壯觀美景。

forests and distant mountains combine to make Seattle

森林和遠山相結合，使西雅圖

one of the most stunning cities in the US.

美國最迷人的城市之一。

Classic architecture, leafy public squares

古典建築，綠樹成蔭的公共廣場

and wide breezy streets make exploring Downtown Seattle a fun experience.

和寬闊輕快的街道使探索西雅圖市中心成為一種有趣的體驗。

For great views of the city visit the observation deck

若想欣賞城市美景，請到觀景臺。

on the 35th floor of Smith Tower, or see some of Seattle's oldest buildings

在史密斯大廈的35層，或看到一些西雅圖最古老的建築。

in nearby Pioneer Square.

在附近的先鋒廣場。

A distinctive feature of Downtown is the Seattle Waterfront,

西雅圖市中心的一大特色是西雅圖濱水區。

which is famous for eateries and seafood restaurants,

它是著名的食堂和海鮮餐廳。

as well as being a launching point for pleasure craft cruising the Sound.

同時也是遊船巡航海灣的下水點。

Ferries depart regularly so jump aboard to get a unique view of the city.

渡輪定期發車，所以跳上渡輪，就能欣賞到城市的獨特風景。

Container ships and cruise liners also share these waterways

集裝箱船和遊輪也共享這些水道。

and the busy harbor is a constant reminder of Seattle's maritime heritage.

和繁忙的港口是一個不斷提醒西雅圖'的海洋遺產。

Alki Beach in West Seattle is a great spot to enjoy the warmer weather.

西西雅圖的阿爾基海灘是享受溫暖天氣的好地方。

On sunny days many locals enjoy the miles of shorefront beaches,

在陽光明媚的日子裡，許多當地人都會享受數英里長的海濱海灘。

relaxed parklands, and spectacular views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains.

悠閒的公園，以及普吉特海灣和奧林匹克山脈的壯觀景色。

Back in Downtown it's just a short but steep climb from the Waterfront

回到市中心，從濱水區出發，只需很短但很陡的爬坡。

to the lively Pike Place Market.

到熱鬧的派克市場。

Here you can sample some of the freshest catches from the waters

在這裡，你可以品嚐到一些最新鮮的漁獲，從水域

of the Pacific Northwest, and also chat to local producers

西北太平洋地區，還可以和當地的生產者哈拉。

who harvest and sell the goods on display.

誰收割和銷售展示的商品；

The market has many bars and eateries, stalls and souvenir shops

市場內有許多酒吧、餐館、攤位和紀念品商店。

as well as America's first Starbucks store.

以及美國'的第一家星巴克店。

Wherever you go in Seattle you're never far from the water.

在西雅圖，無論你走到哪裡，都離不開水。

Puget Sound is to the west, Lake Washington is to the east,

普吉特海灣在西邊，華盛頓湖在東邊。

and to the north is Lake Union, whose eye-catching floating homes

北面是聯合湖，其醒目的浮動房屋，在這裡，你會發現，這裡有很多人在這裡生活。

were made famous in the movie 'Sleepless in Seattle.'

在電影'西雅圖不眠夜&#39中成名。

Further to the north, the popular Woodland Park Zoo

再往北，是深受歡迎的林地公園動物園。

is home to more than a thousand animals and birds

是千餘種動物和鳥類的家園。

in habitats ranging from the African savanna to tropical forests.

從非洲熱帶草原到熱帶森林的生境中。

Located at Boeing Field, about 15 minutes' drive from downtown,

位於波音機場，距離市中心約15分鐘&#39；車程。

is the Seattle Museum of Flight.

是西雅圖飛行博物館。

This amazing museum displays air- and spacecraft

這個神奇的博物館展示了航空和航天器

from the earliest Wright Brothers flyer to modern jets.

從最早的萊特兄弟飛行器到現代噴氣式飛機。

For the most famous views of Seattle head over to Kerry Park

想看西雅圖最著名的景色，請到嘉裡公園去。

on the south side of Queen Anne Hill.

在安妮女王山的南側。

The park is not far from the Seattle Center so it's the perfect spot

公園離西雅圖中心不遠，是個完美的地方。

to see the famous Space Needle in all its glory, especially when the sun goes down.

去看著名的太空針塔，尤其是在太陽落山的時候。

The city has been home to many world-famous bands

這座城市曾是許多世界著名樂隊的所在地

and there's no shortage of live music in Seattle,

而且西雅圖不缺現場音樂。

as well as bars and nightclubs partying well into the early hours.

以及酒吧和夜總會的狂歡到凌晨。

The Seattle Center is home to the Pacific Science Center

西雅圖中心是太平洋科學中心的所在地。

and the popular International Fountain, as well as Seattle's most recognized landmark,

和廣受歡迎的國際噴泉，以及西雅圖最知名的地標。

the Space Needle.

太空針塔。

From the 520-foot-high observation deck you'll have superb views of the city

在520英尺高的觀景臺上，您將看到城市的絕妙景色。

and if the weather is clear you can see all the way out to Mount Rainier.

如果天氣晴朗，你可以一直看到雷尼爾山。

On a clear day the snow-covered peak dominates the Seattle skyline

在晴朗的日子裡，白雪覆蓋的山峰佔據了西雅圖的天際線。

and it can be seen from all parts of the city.

而且從城市的各個角落都可以看到它。

The Mount Rainier National Park has hundreds of miles of hiking trails

雷尼爾山國家公園有數百英里的遠足小徑。

that lead through a variety of different landscapes.

導致通過各種不同的景觀。

The ancient Grove of Patriarchs is home to giants up to 1000 years old

古老的始祖林裡住著高達1000歲的巨人。

and the raised boardwalk makes it one of the easiest walks in the park.

和高架木板路使它成為公園裡最容易走的地方之一。

If you don't feel like walking there are several scenic drives,

如果你不喜歡走路，有幾個風景優美的驅動器。

including one that encircles the mountain itself.

包括一個環繞山體本身的。

Mount Rainier is not the only natural wonder close by,

雷尼爾山並不是附近唯一的自然奇觀。

and Olympic National Park is just a few hours' drive west of the city.

和奧林匹克國家公園只是幾個小時'驅動器的城市西部。

Here, the hauntingly beautiful Hoh Rainforest is like entering another world

在這裡，令人心曠神怡的呼市雨林，彷彿進入了另一個世界。

where moss and lichens grow on every surface.

那裡的每一個表面都生長著苔蘚和地衣。

Further to the west, Ruby Beach is possibly Washington State's most scenic beach,

再往西，紅寶石海灘（Ruby Beach）可能是華盛頓州風景最優美的海灘。

with rocky sea stacks just off the coast and a shore strewn with driftwood.

岸邊有岩石海棧，岸邊散落著浮木。

One of North America's most beautiful cities,

北美最美的城市之一'。

Seattle has a perpetually optimistic outlook.

西雅圖的前景永遠是樂觀的。

Whether you're exploring the countryside or in the heart of downtown,

無論你是在郊外探險還是在市中心。

what makes Seattle so special is the incredible variety of experiences

西雅圖的特殊之處在於它有各種令人難以置信的體驗。

you'll find in the Emerald City�

你會發現在翡翠城。