Best Segway Tours
Take the aching feet and exhaustion out of sightseeing with a Segway: the self-balancing electric scooter that lets you cruise without lifting a foot. Segway tours are a popular choice for quickly exploring an area, from historical excursions in New England and eco adventures along the Gulf Coast to ghost tours in the South. Which of these top Segway tours is your favorite way to roll?
These 10 Segway tours were selected by our featured panelists and contributors and voted on by readers as the best of the best.
1. iRide Nashville | Nashville, TN
Want to explore the home of country music's best record labels at record-breaking speed? You can boogie through the streets of Music City on a Segway with a one- or two-hour tour from iRide Nashville. You'll see the world-famous Ryman Auditorium, the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Tennessee State Capitol as well as hear downtown's popular honky-tonks and piano bars that fill the air with live music.
2. Segway of Scottsdale Tours | Scottsdale, AZ
One of the top ways to explore the home of MLB's spring training, Segway of Scottsdale Tours lets you glide past baseball stadiums where the pros get ready each season. You'll also see the upscale Scottsdale Waterfront, the flower-filled Scottsdale Civic Center and the kaleidoscopic Doors sculpture on the Arizona Canal. Take this tour early in your trip; you'll want to revisit all the restaurants and shops you zoom past!
3. Adventure Tours in Motion | Savannah, GA
Experience the unhurried pace of a classic Southern town on a leisurely Segway ride with Adventure Tours in Motion. Immerse yourself in Savannah's rich history as you glide past trees draped in Spanish moss in the Historic District, the world-famous (and famously haunted) Bonaventure Cemetery and filming sites for Forrest Gump. Choose a 60-minute or 90-minute tour to see Georgia's oldest city from a new angle.
4. Segway Bike & Stroll | Kansas City, MO
Highly acclaimed, Segway Bike & Stroll offers plenty of ways to comfortably explore Kansas City's beautiful parks, art museums and blue-ribbon barbecue joints. You can book the popular Art & Glide Tour to take in KC's cultural scene, which includes the architecturally stunning Country Club Plaza. And it's one of the best ways to see the hundreds of fountains and outdoor art exhibits scattered throughout the city.
5. Adventures Out West | Colorado Springs, CO
In the shadow of Pikes Peak lies the red-rock beauty of the Garden of the Gods—and Adventures Out West is the exclusive Segway tour provider for this popular park and landmark. Your tour guide will set a slow pace to let you take in the area's unique wildlife and massive stone formations while telling you stories of the park's prominent place in Wild West lore.
6. Segways on the Square | Gettysburg, PA
There's so much Civil War history in Gettysburg that it could take days to see every historic site. Segways on the Square ramps up the pace with two- or three-hour tours through the rolling hills of the area's most famous battlefields and memorials. If you're not into military history, cruise through Gettysburg on the Town Tour for stories about famous visitors and bits of the past hidden in plain sight.
7. San Antonio Segway Nation Tours | San Antonio, TX
Take a spin around one of the Lone Star State's legendary cities with San Antonio Segway Nation Tours. As you pass the famous Alamo and River Walk, your guide will drop fascinating facts about San Antonio's past—and give you plenty of time to take photos or simply enjoy the ride. Up for something spookier? The popular Haunted San Antonio night tour takes you to eerie battle sites and burial grounds.
8. Absolutely Chicago Segway Tours | Chicago, IL
For one of the best ways to explore the Windy City with your older children, head to Absolutely Chicago Segway Tours in Millennium Park. You can roll through Chicago's iconic Museum Campus and Lakefront parks while you take pics and listen to a knowledgeable guide. For a special look at Chicago, book a night tour to see the Navy Pier fireworks or a ghost tour past Al Capone's old haunts.
9. Coastal Segway Adventures | Gulf Shores, AL
The seaside beauty of Alabama's Gulf State Park is at your fingertips—and handlebars—with Coastal Segway Adventures. On your two-hour eco tour, you can explore the Gulf's marshlands (you might spot an alligator!), white-sand beaches and tranquil woodlands, giving you incredible access to the region's pristine natural areas without the long walk to get there. Kids 12 years and older are welcome to join the tour.
10. Capital Segway | Washington, D.C.
Think you've seen everything in Washington, D.C.? Think again: Capital Segway gives you a fresh look at the National Mall's familiar landmarks, such as the Lincoln Memorial and the U.S. Capitol, in under three hours. Local experts guide you and your crew safely through the Mall area—they're so knowledgeable, you can ask them anything about D.C. Night tours are especially popular for a view of the monuments beautifully illuminated.
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Robin O'Neal Smith is a freelance writer covering food, travel, wine and lifestyle topics. A "foodie," she enjoys savoring the food and wine wherever her travels take her and finding the hidden gems in destinations to share with her readers. She resides in Pennsylvania, and her work has appeared in Potomac Lifestyle, Travel Awaits, She Buys Travel, Extended Weekend Getaways and many others. Robin has appeared on various podcasts as an expert on travel topics. She is a TravMedia member and serves on the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association board. Follow her adventures at robinonealsmith.com.
Lisa Waterman Gray loves crafting stories about fantastic food and beverages, must-visit destinations and eco-friendly topics. In addition to writing a 350+ page travel guide, An Explorer's Guide: Kansas, she has also contributed to Fodors.com, AAA magazines, USAToday.com, WanderWithWonder.com, state tourism magazines, The Chocolate Professor, and Cleanplates.com. Her print and online stories have experienced success with clients from the Kansas City region to international outlets, including hundreds of destination marketing pieces. With every story she tells, her goal is to engage and delight readers. Learn more at lisawatermangray.com.
When Jacky took her first flight at age 17 to Spain, she hadn't stepped a foot outside of Chicago. As a broadcast journalist for 20 years, she always managed to bring her travels back to her Chicago audience with radio documentaries about the culture and characters of places she visited. She transitioned to print journalism (syndicated travel column via Tribune Media Services and Travel Columnist for the Daily Herald Chicago) and then to the web where she has written for numerous outlets such as CBS, LuxuryHotels.com, Examiner.com, AOL, USA Today and others. Follow her on Facebook.
Julie Bielenberg is a Colorado-based writer producing over 75 pieces a year for outlets such as AAA, Family Vacationist, Rachel Ray in Season, Spoke + Blossom, USA Today, Vail Daily and numerous others. She has been the State's #1 agritourism for ten consecutive years and is always in search of field, farm, forest and forage. Julie has three children and two pandemic pooches and is married to an avid outdoorsman. Follow her on Instagram.
Heather Mundt is a freelance writer based in Longmont, Colorado, who writes about outdoor and family travel. She is also the author of Colorado Family Outdoor Adventure. Follow her adventures at momfari.com.
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