A Unique, Fun Way To Tour U.S. Cities (NAPSA)—Visitors to Atlanta, Chicago, New Orleans, San Francisco and D.C. can now roll through these cities, experiencing favorite attractions on a guided tour aboard the newest and mosttalked-about mode of transportation—a self-balancing, electricpowered transporter called the Segway HT. The transporter is designed to operate in any pedestrian environment and can travel up to eight miles per hour. “City Segway Tours are an i exciting and unique way to see a city, as well as a great opportunity to experience how much fun these things are to operate,” said Wayne Kinsey, chief executive officer and president of Segway HT America. “Each city’s tour is specially designed to enjoy the highlights of each fantastic destination.” Atlanta The tour begins at Underground Atlanta and glides by the World of Coca-Cola, Centennial Olympic Park, CNN Center and the State Capitol, as well as other points of interest in the Downtownarea. Chicago The three-hour tour begins at the Adler Planetarium to take in a stunning view of Chicago. The scenic trip then cruises through Chicago’s extraordinary Museum Campus, historic Grant Park and along beautiful lakefront paths, providing more spectacular photo ops of Chicago’s signature skyline. New Orleans The three- to four-hour New Orleanstour sets off at the golden Joan of Arc statue and travels along the Moonwalk and through Woldenberg Riverfront Park, where it glides by the Aquarium of the Americas. Riders then take the Canal Street ferry across the Up Close AnD PERSONAL— Visitors who roll through Washington, D.C. have the feel of a walking tour without the sore feet. Mississippi River to Algiers Point, glide down the Jazz Walk of Fame past Mardi Gras World, visit The House of the 7 Sisters Voodoo Museum and travel through the streets of Algiers Point. San Francisco The tour begins at Fisherman’s Wharf and glides along the coast of the bay through Fort Mason and the marina district. Riders will pass such landmark sites as Alcatraz Island, Coit Tower, the Golden Gate Bridge and the Palaceof Fine Arts. Washington, D.C. Visitors to Washington, D.C., roll past the White House, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol. The four-hour tour also takes a spin around the National Mall, which includes visuals and narratives of the Smithsonian, National Air & Space Museum and the National Museum ofAmerican History. Reservations can be made by calling 1-877-SEG-TOUR orby visiting www.CitySegwayTours.com.
