Wheel it in

Admit it: Segways are geek chic. And no matter how much of a jock you are, you secretly want to whizz around on one. And not just from place to place. If you could have your way, you’d be surgically attached to one. Maybe even build a special garage for it, perhaps upgrade it faster than your iPhone. And if the dream of owning a Segway is still a distant reality, fill in the waiting period, with a Segway tour of your favorite US city.

San Francisco, Miami, Santa Barbara, San Diego, Boston, Philadelphia; just a few of the cities that experiencegifts.com has on its books. A 45-minute training session kicks off your tour, before you spend the next couple of hours zipping around. Headsets provide a commentary on the sights, and gliding past traffic snarls gives you an endorphin boost. It’s a winning combination that you just can’t beat.

San Francisco offers an incredible variety of tours. The Sausalito Waterfront guided tour is particularly mesmerizing. On this excursion the beautiful coastline of Richardson Bay reveals the Segway’s staying power. For something with a bit of a kick, try the crooked street tour of SF.

Segway tours make great birthday gifts for children—they’re a safe and fun way to discover a city, and explore its nooks and crannies. For those inclined, the Philadelphia Segway tour includes museum visits and a trip to the beautiful Fairmount Park, where you might be lucky enough to catch an impromptu art show.

A Segway tour is a fantastic way to celebrate special occasions, such as—bar mitzvahs, anniversaries, annual class trips, or even if you’re adventurous enough, a wedding! A gift certificate of a Segway tour will definitely have more impact than a tie, a sweater, yet another bracelet, or a scarf. And let’s face it, it beats walking any day!