Segway the Story of Winston‑Salem: A Two‑Hour Downtown Glide

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.

Duration
Contact operator
Location
Winston-Salem
Operator
Triad ECO Adventures
Category
Segway
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

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 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.

Arts, Innovation and Restaurant Rows
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.

Hands‑On Training Then an Easy Urban Glide
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.

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.

Old Salem and the City's Restored Fabric

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.

Arts, Innovation and Restaurant Rows

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.

Hands‑On Training Then an Easy Urban Glide

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.

1
Small GroupsIdeal when you have at least three participants: the tour requires a minimum of three tickets to launch.
2
Solo TravelersSolo travelers can still participate but should be prepared to purchase additional tickets if the tour would otherwise fall below the three‑ticket minimum.
3
Friends & ColleaguesSmall parties of friends or coworkers make efficient groups for the experience because the operator’s minimum favors multi‑person bookings.
4
Last‑Minute PlannersIf you’re booking at short notice, note the three‑ticket minimum — you may need to secure extra spots to meet the operator’s launch requirement.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

What to Bring

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.

Booking Notice

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.