Tourists in Washington, DC See Sights on Segways

In Washington, DC and across the United States, guided tours on Segway scooters are becoming increasingly popular.

There are many ways to sightsee in Washington, DC: riding a tour bus, sailing on the Potomac River, or simply walking down the city’s historic streets.

These are all great ways to tour the nation’s capital, but they are rather traditional -- maybe even old fashioned. Taking a guided tour on a human transporter called a Segway is a whole new way to enjoy the monuments, the architecture, and the history of Washington, DC.

Unveiled in December 2001, the self-balancing electric transporter was designed to revolutionize people’s commute. But so far it is still viewed primarily as a novelty item and is now being marketed to tourists visiting urban areas.

Guided tours on these odd-looking devices are becoming popular not only in the U.S. capital, but across the country. Tourists that embark on these decidedly non-pedestrian tours of Washington, D.C. have fun while learning about the city along the way. For this tourist it adds a new twist to seeing the sights.