最适宜居住的十个地方编辑本段回目录
Albuquerque, N.M.
阿尔伯克基（美国新墨西哥州中部大城）
Folklorico dancing in front of the San Felipe de Neri Church in Old Town.
居民在老街区的San Felipe de Neri教堂前跳舞
The clear skies, calm winds, and abundant sunshine of Albuquerque, N.M., present plenty of opportunities to explore the city's natural splendor. Each October, the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta fills the sky with more than 700 colorful hot-air balloons. Meanwhile, 14 area golf courses are open year-round and allow duffers to tee off against spectacular backdrops of volcanoes and mountain peaks.
阿尔伯克基明亮的天空，温柔的微风和充足的阳光，展现给人们大量机会，来领略这座城市的美丽。每年十月，在阿尔伯克明举办的国际热气球节上，天空中都会出现不下七百个五彩斑澜的热气球。同时，十四个地方的高尔夫球场全年开放，技艺不精者可以在以火山和山峰为背景的环境中打高尔夫球。
Auburn, Ala.
奥本（阿拉巴马州）
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感谢奥本欧佩莱卡旅游局提供的照片
Auburn University in Auburn, Ala.
奥本大学
Auburn, Ala., has a population of just under 50,000 and is home to Auburn University. On football Saturdays, when die-hard fans arrive in droves to cheer their beloved Tigers, Auburn swells to the state's fifth-most-populous city. And as Auburn's largest employer, the university also plays a starring role in the local economy.
奥本拥有人口不超过五万，也是奥本大学的座落地。每到了星期六的橄榄球日，铁杆球迷们就会成群去拥立他们喜爱的老虎队，奥本跻身成为本州最受欢迎的五个城市之一。而且作为当地招收工人最多的组织，奥本大学同时也在当地经济中扮演着重要角色。
Austin, Texas
奥斯丁（德克萨斯州）
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A close look at the Texas state capitol buildings dome with waving flags of the United States and Texas.
插有美国国旗和德克萨斯州州旗的州议会大厦的近照
Austin's warm climate offers plenty of sunshine, while the open, green spaces don't provide any excuse for staying indoors. Head over to Lions Municipal Golf Course for an inexpensive round. Wander through the 351-acre Zilker Metropolitan Park until you find Barton Springs Pool, a 3-acre water source fed by underground springs that keep its temperature around 68 degrees all year long. Or, to escape the city, head for the nearby Hill Country.
奥斯丁温暖的天气下有充足的阳光，这么好的天气，这么广阔翠绿的环境，没有理由你要待在室内而不出去走一走。到雄狮市政高尔夫球场去打两场不是很贵的球赛。到扎尔克都市公园逛一逛，直到你逛到巴顿泉水池，占地三英亩，泉水来自于地下，水温常年控制在68度。以或者，如果你想逃离城市，不妨去附近的希尔村去走一走。
Boise, Idaho
博尔西（美国爱达荷州首府）
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The nightime traffic in Boise.
博尔西的夜景交通图
With a high-desert climate of sunshine, clear skies, and four distinct seasons, Boise, Idaho, makes a perfect base camp for exploring southwest Idaho's dramatic panorama. Choose from the many nearby parks, which total some 2,700 acres, cast a fishing line into the Boise River, or head over to Boise State University for a Broncos football game.
有着高沙漠地带的阳光，明朗的天空和四季分明的气候，博尔西就成了一个绝佳的露营地，供人们对博尔西西南部的优美的全景进行探索。这里附近有很多公园，共占地2700英亩，你可以从中选择，你可以选择在博尔西河上悠闲的撒着渔网或是到博尔西州立大学来一场野马队的比赛。
Durham, N.C.
达拉谟（南卡罗莱纳州）
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The Duke Chapel located at the heart of the campus of Duke University in Durham.
在达拉谟杜克大学校园中心地带的杜克小教堂
Located halfway between the Atlantic coast and the Great Smoky Mountains, Durham, N.C., is called the "City of Medicine" because of its expansive healthcare industry. And although widely known as the home of prestigious Duke University, it's also a thriving technology hub.
坐落在大西洋海岸和大雾山的中间，达拉谟因其昂贵的保健业被称为“药都”。虽然因为是著名的杜克大学所在地，它已经名气广播，但同时它也是一个繁荣的技术区。
La Crosse, Wis.
达罗克斯（威斯康星州）
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The Cass Street Bridge on the Mississippi River at La Crosse, Wis.
在拉罗克斯的密西西比河上的卡斯街桥
La Crosse, Wis., is a great staging ground for exploring the natural wonders of the upper Mississippi River area. Chart the mighty Mississippi on a riverboat tour, or try your luck with the northern pike in Lake Onalaska. "Great people, fun town," says Dave Lueck, a 36-year-old graduate student at the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse.
拉罗克斯是一个探索上游密西西比河流域自然景观的好地方。在一艘游船感觉密西西比河的伟大，或者到欧纳拉斯加湖去试试你的运气，看能否钓得上白班狗鱼。“非常棒的人民，有趣的城镇，”威斯康星州拉罗克斯大学36岁的毕业戴夫·卢埃克这样说道。
Loveland, Colo.
拉夫兰（科罗拉多）
BETH WALD--AURORA
贝斯·沃德-AURORA
Hikers navigate steep terrain on a climb to the top of Long’s Peak in nearby Rocky Mountain National Park.
在附近的落基山国家公园徒步旅行者们正在陡峭地区爬向龙氏顶峰
Thanks to its Art in Public Places program, Loveland, Colo., has more than 300 pieces of sculpture and two-dimensional works on display throughout the community. And with a 2008 median home sale price of $186,000, the area's real estate market is relatively affordable.
因为在公共区域项目中的艺术品，使得拉夫兰带个社区有超过300件的雕塑品和二维作品展出。而且这里2008年来的18万6千美元的中等房价，使得这个地区的房地产业相对来说还能承受。
San Luis Obispo, Calif.
圣路易斯奥比斯波（美国加利福尼亚州城市）
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Morro Rock at Morro Bay.
在莫罗港的莫罗岩
Lovely San Luis Obispo is tucked into California's sweeping Central Coast region. Its warm, gentle climate, with temperatures rarely surpassing 90 degrees, is perfect for hitting nearby beaches or touring local vineyards. In addition, California Polytechnic State University, which is located in town, infuses the community with intellectual energy.
可爱的圣路易斯奥比斯波嵌在加里福尼亚广阔的中部海岸地区。它温暖，温和的气候（气温不超过90度）最适合去附近的海滩和到当地的葡萄园去转转。另外，坐落在城市的加利福尼亚的理工州立大学为这个城市注入智力活力。
St. Augustine, Fla.
圣·奥古斯汀（佛罗里达州）
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Flagler College in St. Augustine.
在圣·奥古斯丁的弗拉格勒学院
With a highly educated workforce, world-class golfing nearby, and that refreshing Atlantic breeze, St. Augustine, Fla., offers enough activities to satisfy even the most fanatical outdoor sports enthusiast. "Fishing, kayaking, boating—we have just about everything," says Donald Edwards, a clerk at the Avid Angler fishing shop. "I wouldn't live anywhere else."
拥有受教育程度高的工作力量，世界一流的高尔夫球场和从大西洋吹过来的清新微风，圣·奥古斯丁为人们提供了各种各样的活动，连最痴迷的户外运动爱好者都能得到满足。“钓鱼，皮划艇，划船，我们几乎什么都有，我什么地方都不想去，只想待在这里。”艾维德渔具店的一位职员唐纳德·艾德华兹这样说道。
Corrected on 2/2/10: This photo was incorrectly identified by the photo source.
在2010年2月2日修改：照片曾被其来源地错误识别。
Upper St. Clair, Pa.
上区圣克莱尔（宾西法尼亚州）
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Upper St. Clair sits on the outskirts of Pittsburgh, Pa.
上区圣克莱尔坐落在宾西法尼亚州匹兹堡的郊区
Upper St. Clair, Pa., is a quaint town of fewer than 20,000 residents located in the hilly woodlands outside Pittsburgh, where the Whiskey Rebellion of the late 1700s was centered. Its school system is superb: Ninety-eight percent of its high school graduates go on to college, and the Upper St. Clair school district currently boasts 10 federal government blue-ribbon "Excellence in Education" awards.
上区圣克莱尔是一个拥有2万居民坐落在匹兹堡外的山区林地的古朴小镇，在18世纪发生的威士忌叛乱就是在那发生的。它的教育系统也是非常棒的：在那里大约百分之九十八的毕业生选择去上大学，而在上区圣克莱尔学校区现在就有10所联邦政府颁布的蓝丝带“教育最佳”奖。
