Segway newbies get their gyroscopic bearings with half-hour rides in mall as they learn how to move & steer in safe, open space

Guides show novices the ropes & then lead segways that zoom through Galveston's sidewalks & along seawall

Auto-balancing personal transporters whisk guests off on gliding tours of Wells Fargo Cultural Campus, Frazier Park & Elmwood Cemetery

Guides lead fleets of segways through downtown Austin to one of the cities' trailer park eateries for lunch

Stable Segway scooters glide at up to 12 mph & make smooth 360-degree turns on guided waterfront tour, complete with training & head gear

Guided tours glide across sandy surfaces & historic waterfront, cruising past iconic landmarks & learning about local history

Gliding docents lead tours through 250-acre state park, along scenic downtown waterfront & past local landmarks & attractions

Segway-mounted guides lead edifying tours through downtown area, offering trivia on historical buildings & national landmarks

Guided segway tours traverse Bayfront Park’s historical sites or Gator Alley & Spanish Fort

Experienced guides lead up to eight riders along woodland trails atop self-balancing Segway x2 machines with deeply treaded tires