and one of the most iconic monuments in the U.S are just some of the things

美國最具指標性的 紀念碑和萬種風情

that create the unique and charming flavor that is St. Louis.

獨一無二的人事物 只在聖路易斯

You’ll find Missouri’s largest metropolis perched

這裡是密蘇里州 最大的城市

on the west bank of the Mississippi as it rolls south towards New Orleans.

位在密西西比河西岸 一路向南能抵達紐奧良洲

While blues, bricks, baseball and beer are etched into the city’s culture,

藍調、紅磚、棒球與啤酒 雕刻著這座城市的文化

St. Louis has been shaped by a rich history.

聖路易斯的歷史文化豐富

The city got its start when two French fur traders started

這座城市是由 兩位法籍毛皮商人

an isolated but strategic settlement on a high bluff of the Mississippi in 1763.

在 1763 年於密西西比河的 高聳斷崖上所共同建立

Growing steadily into a village, and then a town,

從窮鄉僻壤 逐漸壯大成村鎮

it was named St. Louis, in honor of the King of France,

為紀念 法國國王路易九世

Saint Louis the ninth.

此地得名聖路易斯

The city played a vital role

聖路易斯在 19 世紀

in America’s westward expansion in the 19th century.

美國西部擴張時 扮演了重要的角色

Explorers Lewis and Clark embarked on their historic expedition from here,

考察者路易斯與克拉克 在此踏上了歷史性的遠征之旅

blazing the way for other hopeful settlers.

為渴望定居的移民，照亮前行的路

The city thrived as an outfitting center where

西部拓荒者在出發前

pioneers gathered supplies before setting out into the wild west,

於聖路易斯收集物資 讓此地越發繁榮

and it soon adopted the nickname “the gateway to the west.”

也因此得名 「通往西部之門」

Curving to a height of 630 feet above the Mississippi,

192 公尺高的聖路易斯拱門

the Gateway Arch was created in 1963

建於 1963 年密西西比河畔

as a tribute to St. Louis’ role in opening up the west.

紀念聖路易斯於西進運動中，扮演的重要角色

Delve through the city’s past in the Gateway Arch Museum,

想要探索這座城市的歷史 就到「傑弗遜國家擴張紀念公園」

before taking the tram to the top of the USA’s tallest monument

再搭電梯前往 美國最高紀念拱門頂端

for spectacular views across the city and beyond.

鳥瞰城市壯闊美景

Once you’ve returned to earth,

從高空返回陸地後

make your way to the Washington Avenue Historic District.

啟程前往 華盛頓大道歷史區

Largely abandoned after the Second World War,

在二戰後，此地遭到遺忘

this former garment district is once again in vogue,

這裡曾為時尚中心，如今又重返《時尚》雜誌

as funky apartments,

時髦的公寓

bars and cafes take up residence in the warehouses of old.

酒吧與咖啡廳取代了 原本的老舊住宅與倉庫

In 1849, a devastating fire almost reduced St. Louis to ash.

1849 年的一場大火 幾乎讓聖路易斯全毀

Following the discovery of large clay deposits beneath the city,

隨著利用在城市 地底發現的大量沉積黏土

buildings were rebuilt with red terracotta bricks.

這裡的建築改採用紅陶磚

Sturdy, fire resistant, and undeniably beautiful,

質地結實、防火、又美觀

red bricks soon became a signature building block in the city’s DNA.

紅磚很快便 成為了這個城市的象徵

While red bricks make up the city’s DNA,

若說紅磚是聖路易斯的基因

music is the fire within St Louis’ soul.

那麼音樂，就是聖路易斯的靈魂之火

The city’s sound is a unique brew, over a century in the making.

這座城市醞釀了幾百年 讓世界聽見其聲音

Plantation songs and gospel steamed north aboard river boats from New Orleans,

農歌與福音歌曲 在紐奧良搭上前往北方的蒸氣船

blending with local ragtime and jazz to create the iconic St. Louis Blues.

與拉格泰姆和爵士樂 共譜經典聖路易斯藍調

At the National Blues Museum,

前往國家藍調博物館

discover the legends who honed their craft in St. Louis,

探索樂壇傳奇人物

creating a new sound that would go on to influence musicians all over the world.

如何在聖路易斯一路成長 最終成為舉世聞名音樂巨星

St. Louis’ soul flows with faith, as well as music.

聖路易斯的靈魂，與音樂和信念同遊

Step into the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis,

造訪「聖路易聖殿主教座堂」

and feel your spirit soar amid the bright chapels and sanctuary.

在明亮的教堂聖所 讓您的靈魂翱翔

Gaze up at the glowing mosaics,

抬頭欣賞炫目的馬賽克

a labor of love that took 76 years

耗時 76 年完工

and over 41 million glass tesserae pieces to complete.

共計 4,100 萬片玻璃鑲嵌而成

The historic district of Soulard is the next stop

下一站，前往歷史悠久的蘇拉爾區

on your journey into the spirit of St Louis.

探索聖路易斯靈魂深處

This neighborhood is brimming with churches that date back to the mid-1800s.

這裡林立著許多 1800 年代中期所建的教堂

In Soulard, food and beer are also treated with divine reverence.

精饌美食和可口啤酒 在蘇拉爾區是神聖的存在

Follow your nose to the neighborhood’s best taco joint,

聞香前往附近最棒的墨西哥餐廳

then savor a pint of liquid gold at one of the many breweries.

選一間啤酒廠 暢飲半升金黃啤酒

Take a tour of the Anheuser-Busch Brewery, the home of Budweiser beer.

拜訪百威啤酒的釀造處 安海斯-布希啤酒廠

The brewery’s site was chosen in 1852

1852 年決定在這裡設廠

because of some cool caves that they used for storage,

看上的是極富特色的啤酒儲放洞穴

for its proximity to the Mississippi River,

鄰近密西西比河的地理位置

and for the large population of thirsty German immigrants.

以及大量從德國 移民至此地的啤酒迷

Inhale the hops,

品嚐啤酒花

malt and mash as you wander through the labyrinth of historic buildings,

享受麥芽和糖化香氣 在歷史悠久的迷宮建築內漫步

and learn the fascinating story of one of the nation’s leading brewers.

在這裡了解全美頂尖 啤酒廠的迷人歷史

Pull up a chair at the Schlafly Tap Room,

不妨到施拉弗利酒吧小憩片刻

another of the city’s oldest and most celebrated breweries.

看看這座城市中 另一個最受歡迎的啤酒廠

Originally a printing press,

這裡原本是印刷廠

today it’s the perfect place to join in with locals in cheering on the

而今日，這裡是與當地人 一起為當地職業冰球隊

St.Louis Blues – the city’s pro ice hockey team.

「聖路易藍調」歡呼打氣的最佳場所

While St. Louis’ German settlers brought beer to the city,

儘管是德國移民 將啤酒帶入這個城市

its Italian immigrants brought their homeland’s recipes.

釀酒的配方，是義大利移民從家鄉帶來的

Make your way to The Hill and try one of the city’s most iconic dishes,

前往丘陵義式餐廳 品嚐這裡的招牌料理

toasted ravioli.

香酥義大利餃

Legend has it that a tipsy chef dropped ravioli into the deep fryer by mistake,

傳說，從前有位喝醉的廚師 不小心將義大利餃掉入油鍋中

and voila, a new dish was born!

就這樣，一道全新料理上桌囉！

After sampling the city’s culinary folklore, enjoy the spirits of St. Louis,

品嚐完民俗美食之後 選一間雞尾酒吧

in one of the city’s many cocktail bars and lounges.

在此悠閒小憩，享受聖路易斯的靈魂氣息

You’ll need at least two days to fully explore Forest Park,

想要逛完森林公園 至少要花上 2 天

a lush expanse larger than New York’s Central Park.

這裡樹木鬱蔥林立，更勝紐約中央公園

More than just a celebration of nature’s beauty,

森林公園不僅能讓您欣賞大自然之美

Forest Park is also home to a smorgasbord

也是聖路易斯

of St. Louis’ most treasured cultural jewels.

最珍貴的文化瑰寶匯集處

At the park’s northern entrance,

前往公園北面入口的

visit the Missouri History Museum,

密蘇里歷史博物館

and take off through the dramatic chapters of the state’s past.

在這裡探索 聖路易斯戲劇性的歷史

The museum’s shining star is the “Spirit of St Louis,”

博物館的鎮館之寶「聖路易斯精神號」

a replica of the airplane flown by Charles Lindbergh

是林德伯格首次進行單人不間斷

in the first solo transatlantic flight.

跨大西洋飛行的飛機複製品

Follow the paths south,

隨著公園小徑往南

to Pagoda Lake, where you’ll find one of St. Louis’ best-loved attractions.

您可以到聖路易斯 最受歡迎的寶塔湖逛逛

Starting life as a humble stage between two oak trees,

「聖路易斯市立歌劇院」位在兩棵橡樹中間

the Muny Theatre has grown into the largest amphitheater in the United States.

是目前全美 規模最大的圓形劇場

So, book a ticket, sit back,

買張票、入座後

and experience the magic of musical theatre under the moonlight.

在朦朧月光下 體驗音樂劇帶來的神奇魔法

Forest Park is also home to the St. Louis Zoo,

聖路易斯動物園也位在森林公園中

where a menagerie of critters including Southern Rockhopper penguins

來這裡看看小動物 還有南跳岩企鵝

is sure to keep little ones entertained.

保證能讓小朋友開心一整天

Just a short walk away, visit the St. Louis Art Museum.

走幾步路，就可以抵達聖路易斯藝術博物館

Built for the 1904 World’s Fair,

此地是為 1904 年萬國博覽會所建

this stunning beaux-arts palace houses creative works

這棟美麗又充滿藝術氣息的博物館

which span the world’s cultures, and ages.

有全球不同文化與年代的藝術作品

Before you leave, make your way to the southern edge of Forest Park

離開前不妨前往 森林公園南端

to explore the St.Louis Science Center.

探索聖路易斯科學中心

The center is a celebration of natural history

這裡有許多自然歷史

and a glimpse into the new frontiers of science and technology.

在此一窺 全新科學與科技領域

Ever since those two French fur traders set up shop

自從兩位法籍毛皮商人

on the banks of the Mississippi,

在密西西比河畔開啟貿易之後

St. Louis has been the gateway to new frontiers.

聖路易斯就成為了通往新領域的大門

This once rough and ready trading post has evolved into a modern city,

從一個未經開發的物資集中點 搖身一變成為現代都市

brimming with new flavors and a vibrant character

有了全新風韻與鮮明個性

that remains true to its rustic heritage.

同時仍保有鄉野風格

No longer an outpost where pioneers set forth to conquer the wild west,

這裡不再是遠征先驅 往西部拓荒的前哨站

today visitors find plenty of adventure right here.

如今，遊客在這裡可以展開多樣探險之旅

So when you’re ready to discover some of the best history,

如果您想要了解 美國數一數二的精彩歷史

hospitality and hops America has to offer,

體驗美國的熱情與啤酒花

St Louis is the perfect gateway.

就走進聖路易斯這扇拱門吧！