WINSTON-SALEM SEGWAY FIELD GUIDE
Segway the Story of Winston‑Salem: A Two‑Hour Downtown Glide
A guided, 2-hour Segway 'glide' through Old Salem and revitalized downtown Winston‑Salem that pairs hands-on training with narrated stops at historic buildings, arts districts and adaptive‑reuse landmarks.
Segway the Story of Winston‑Salem: A Two‑Hour Downtown Glide.
Embark on a focused 2‑hour Downtown‑Discovery Segway experience through Old Salem and the revitalized core of Winston‑Salem; this narrated glide begins with hands‑on safety training indoors and moves onto the Greenway for group practice as you explore historic sites, vibrant arts districts and iconic downtown buildings.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Old Salem and the City's Restored Fabric
The route threads past Old Salem and a sequence of tobacco and textile plants and other restored buildings, offering a compact view of Winston‑Salem’s historic architecture and adaptive reuse.
Arts, Innovation and Restaurant Rows
The glide moves through trade and creative pockets of downtown — including the Trade Street arts district, the WF Innovation Quarter, and 4th Street’s restaurant row — that show the city’s lively contemporary side alongside its past.
Hands‑On Training Then an Easy Urban Glide
Each Triad ECO Adventures Segway tour includes thorough video orientation and one‑on‑one, flat‑ground training indoors followed by group practice on the Greenway before heading into downtown.
What the day feels like
What the Glide Feels Like
The tour opens with paced, hands‑on Segway instruction indoors, then moves to the Greenway for group practice before a narrated downtown circuit; over two hours you’ll cover historic sites, revitalized industrial buildings and energetic arts and dining pockets, all while riding at an easy, guided pace.
THE HISTORY
Old Salem and the City's Restored Fabric
The route threads past Old Salem and a sequence of tobacco and textile plants and other restored buildings, offering a compact view of Winston‑Salem’s historic architecture and adaptive reuse.
THE CULTURE
Arts, Innovation and Restaurant Rows
The glide moves through trade and creative pockets of downtown — including the Trade Street arts district, the WF Innovation Quarter, and 4th Street’s restaurant row — that show the city’s lively contemporary side alongside its past.
THE FORMAT
Hands‑On Training Then an Easy Urban Glide
Each Triad ECO Adventures Segway tour includes thorough video orientation and one‑on‑one, flat‑ground training indoors followed by group practice on the Greenway before heading into downtown.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this glide suits — and who should plan around the operator’s minimums.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Guests may bring their own bicycle helmet, though a Nutcase brand helmet will be provided if needed; consider bringing a water bottle and a camera for photos.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Segs'N'City tour?
The experience is a 2‑hour Downtown‑Discovery Segway glide.
Where does the tour take you?
The narrated glide moves through Old Salem and downtown Winston‑Salem, including stops at tobacco and textile plants, the WF Innovation Quarter, Trade Street arts district, the Millennium Center, 4th Street restaurant row and other downtown sites.
Is Segway training provided?
Yes — every tour includes thorough Segway video orientation and one‑on‑one training on flat ground indoors, followed by group practice on the Greenway.
Do I need to bring my own helmet?
You may bring your own bicycle helmet; a Nutcase brand helmet will be provided if you don’t bring one. Organizers also recommend bringing a water bottle and a camera.
Is there a minimum group size or ticket requirement?
Yes — there is a minimum of three tickets required to launch the tour. If your booking is fewer than three people, additional tickets may be purchased.