Note: All photos courtesy of Scottsdale Segway Tours.
When Mister and I were in the desert a few weeks ago, we and our friends went on a most unexpected outing. As I’m not a liar, I’ll tell you what we did. We went on a Segway tour of Old Town Scottsdale, Arizona. Because this had been discussed in advance, I knew exactly which t-shirt to pack: “The Great Dorks” band shirt from a few Rock Camps back.
After a short tutorial, we were all proficient enough on the Segways to start the tour. As the vehicles max out at about 12 miles per hour, speed wasn’t a fear factor. And the organizers of Scottsdale Segway Tours have agreements with the city that allow their clients to move en masse through town, so getting around was easy and safe.
I fully expected the tour to be interesting, but I had no idea how much friggin’ fun it would be! Scottsdale is absolutely gorgeous, y’all. Its landscaping is beautifully maintained and there’s an abundance of art in its public spaces. During the course of the tour – which was quite informative – we were told the city’s planners wrote in a provision for taxes to beautify, artify and maintain the city. That’s thinking ahead, friends, and it has truly paid off.
The 12 members of our tour group tooled around for a little more than an hour, zigging and zagging all over the place. And when the tour was over, I was actually sad. Because I’d been smiling so much, I should have had bugs in my teeth. I can tell you honestly that the Segway tour was awesome and I highly recommend it! And though I have nothing to compare this particular company with, I do suggest seeking out Scottsdale Segway Tours if you’re in the area and want to have a different, fun experience. Just book it and show up. No “Great Dorks” t-shirts required.
