Alternative Sightseeing
Sure, your out-of-towners can see the sights on foot, but we’d suggest something a little more exciting like the tours given by Sarasota-based Florida Ever-Glides, 941-363-9556, floridaever-glides.com. After a 20-minute tutorial on proper Segway use, a professional guide will lead you around town on a one-, two-, or three-hour tour. The company offers two sightseeing options: The first tour takes Segway through Sarasota’s historic downtown district, bayfront and Island Park; a second option explores the bay and beaches, including sights such as the Ringling Bridge, the upscale St. Armand’s Circle shopping district, the white-sand Lido Beach and the South Lido Park Nature Center. Cost: Starts at $40 per person for a one-hour tour. The tours run year-round, weather permitting; riders must be at least 12 years of age. Reservations are required.
