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Sightsee on a Segway
Simply the best way to see Raleigh!

OUR FULLY NARRATED SEGWAY TOURS will get you up close to Raleigh’s fascinating points of interest. There’s nothing like sightseeing on a Segway, and we often hear from our guests that our tours are one of the most fun things to do in Raleigh! And unlike a walking tour, you’ll cover much more ground as you “glide” from place to place. We provide training, helmets, and a wireless audio pack so you can easily hear your guide’s live narration about Raleigh’s interesting history. No Segway experience is necessary. All tours include Segway rider training. Our store is located at 321 S. Blount St (in City Market). 

To participate in our Segway tours, you must be age 14 or older and weigh between 100 and 260 pounds. Ages 14-17 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Reservations are required. Scroll down to view tour restrictions and policies.

Triangle Glides is the only authorized Segway tour operator in the North Carolina Triangle. Join us for a sightseeing adventure of Raleigh’s historic neighborhoods and landmarks!

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SEGWAY EXPERIENCE TOUR
1 hour of gliding.  $45 per person

Join us for a brief but memorable sightseeing adventure that showcases a mix of  historic and brand-new landmarks in downtown Raleigh. On your narrated Segway tour you'll see these highlights and more:

• Fayetteville Street: This "Main Street" of downtown Raleigh is the centerpiece of a multibillion-dollar revitalization effort.
• North Carolina State Capitol: The 19th-century beauty is steeped in history and has been restored to its 1840-1865 appearance.
• Legislative Building Complex: Designed by Edward Durell Stone, it has housed North Carolina State Government since 1963.
• Governor's Mansion: Built in 1891, the stately Queen-Anne style home was built using convict labor and serves as the official residence of North Carolina's governor.

DOWNTOWN DISCOVERY TOUR
1.5 hours of gliding.  $55 per person

You'll discover "New Views of an Old City" on this 90-minute Segway glide in downtown Raleigh. Highlights on your narrated tour include:

• The M.T. Pope House: The 1901 Victorian  row house, a registered landmark, was the home of Dr. Manassa Thomas Pope, a prominent African-American physician (a graduate of Shaw University) born in 1858. Dr. Pope was a community leader, freemason, and Spanish-American war veteran.
• Shimmer Wall: On the west side of the Raleigh Convention Center, more than 79,000 aluminum squares create a spectacular outdoor wall feature, depicting an image of an oak tree, which changes with the blowing wind. 
• Nash Square: Shaded by magnificent oaks, this historic park is one of the few remaining open green spaces from the original Raleigh plan of 1792. At its center is the North Carolina Fallen Firefighters Memorial.
• Seaboard Air Line Railroad Building: Built in 1862, the three-story brick Italianate structure served as railroad offices for more than 100 years. The Raleigh Historic Landmark is one of the city's earliest surviving office buildings.
• Center for Architecture and Design Building: This bold, modern addition to Raleigh's downtown is the headquarters for the North Carolina chapter of the American Institute of Architects. The cypress-clad building was constructed with sustainable, locally sourced materials and features a rainwater collection system and geothermal heating and cooling.

HISTORIC OAKWOOD TOUR
1.5 hours of gliding.  $55 per person

This tour focuses on Oakwood Historic District, a pretty downtown neighborhood filled with restored 19th-century homes in a variety of architectural styles. See where prominent city founders once lived and tour through the rolling, park-like grounds of historic Oakwood Cemetery. On our authorized tour, you'll see these major points of interest:

• Oakwood Historic District: The 19th-century neighborhood was Raleigh's first true suburb and is filled with lovely period homes.
• Oakwood Cemetery: Founded in 1869, this beautifully landscaped cemetery is the final resting place of nearly 1,500 Confederate soldiers; the House of Memory pays tribute to North Carolinians who have served our country in times of conflict.
• Governor's Mansion: Built in 1891, the stately Queen-Anne style home was built using convict labor and serves as the official residence of North Carolina's governor.

RALEIGH'S GREAT ROMANCES TOUR
1.5 hours of gliding.  $55 per person

Lost love. Power marriages. Duels. Even a ghost story. This fully narrated Segway tour in downtown Raleigh offers an intriguing narrative about the personalities of Raleigh's past, including the sometimes tragic stories of the romantic unions that impacted the history of the city, and even the state of North Carolina! Our authorized tour spends most of its time in Oakwood Cemetery, where beautifully landscaped grounds offer park-like scenery, meandering roadways perfect for gliding, hundreds of unique monuments, and of course plenty of history! 

Highlights of this tour include:

• Oakwood Historic District: The 19th-century neighborhood was Raleigh's first true suburb and is filled with lovely period homes.
• Oakwood Cemetery: Founded in 1869, this beautifully landscaped cemetery is the final resting place of nearly 1,500 Confederate soldiers.
• Famous Names: If you live in Raleigh, you're familiar with the names Haywood, Pullen, Heck and Mordecai. But did you know that Gone With the Wind author Margaret Mitchell had ties here, as did the celebrated author, Thomas Wolfe? You'll hear their engaging stories, and many more!

RALEIGH WEST TOUR
1.5 hours of gliding.  $55 per person

Travel through the west side of downtown Raleigh on this narrated glide that's infused with information about Raleigh's fascinating past, present and future! The tour starts in the core of downtown then makes its way to west side attractions, crossing train tracks and enjoying some hills. If you've traveled with us before, Raleigh West offers all-new sights for you to explore! 

Highlights of the Raleigh West tour include:

• North Carolina State Capitol: The 19th-century beauty is steeped in history and has been restored to its 1840-1865 appearance.
• Green Square Complex: The sustainable two-block development features the four-story Nature Research Center, a wing of the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. 
• Hillsborough Street: This thoroughfare was one of Raleigh's most prestigious addresses in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
• St. Mary's School:  During the Civil War, St. Mary's became a safe haven for Robert E. Lee's daughter and the family of Jefferson Davis.
• Joel Lane Museum House: Built in the 1770s for Joel Lane, this restored landmark is the oldest existing home in Wake County.
• Warehouse District: This up and coming area west of the city's main drag is full of urban hip and is characterized by its massive red brick warehouse buildings.
• Red Hat Amphitheater: The 5,000-seat outdoor venue opened in 2010 and is a popular spot for outdoor concerts.

CAPITAL CITY EAST TOUR
2 hours of gliding.  $65 per person

This is our "Grand Tour." Two hours of Segway gliding that includes the highlights from our popular Segway Experience tour, plus these added points of interest:

• Oakwood Historic District: The 19th-century neighborhood was Raleigh's first true suburb and is filled with lovely period homes.
• Oakwood Cemetery: Founded in 1869, this beautifully landscaped cemetery is the final resting place of nearly 1,500 Confederate soldiers; the House of Memory pays tribute to North Carolinians who have served our country in times of conflict.

SEGWAY TREASURE HUNT - groups only!
3 hours of treasure hunting & gliding.   $105 per person
(min 8 people/max 10)

Go Treasure Hunting on a Segway for a unique, interactive sightseeing experience! Our three-hour Segway Treasure Hunts are special events that are ideal for corporate team-building, groups of friends, family reunions, and more! On our Segway Treasure Hunt you will:

• Draw upon your creativity and critical-thinking skills to seek out clues and decipher "National Treasure"-style riddles.
• Ride on Segways through Raleigh's historic downtown neighborhoods, led by an expert guide. Each team travels on slightly different routes, but will see each other along the way to add to the competitive spirit of the event!
• Be able to customize your Treasure Hunt by including your own prizes for team members at the conclusion of the outing.

Triangle Glides uses the history of our Capital City as the foundation for our Treasure Hunts! You'll see downtown highlights, hear interesting stories, search on foot for hidden "caches" and solve a word puzzle. 

Groups only! Minimum of 8 people required for this activity. (Max of 10)

Segway Treasure Hunts are special events and do not appear on our regular calendar. If you are interested in booking a Treasure Hunt for your party, please contact us at 919-828-1988 or click on the above "Contact Us" button.