This was the highlight of our stay in Coeur d’Alene and we’re still talking about it. I’m 67 and my wife is 64. Because of fear of falling, she was apprehensive, but after a well-run training in the parking lot, learned the Segway quickly. She was soon smiling and by the end of the day, was zipping around everyone. Now she wants one for Christmas, no kidding.
The owners did an outstanding job of making sure everyone was comfortable with their abilities, handing out hi-viz vests, helmets, bottled water, and intercom with disposable earbuds. We first thought that we’d all stop, listen to the tour guide, and get back on until the next stop. But the narration was constant throughout as we buzzed through neighborhoods and parks.
The two-hour tour of Coeur d-Alene covered over nine miles, something that would have been impossible by foot and a lot less tiring. Everywhere we went, people smiled at us in approval.
We decided to take the tour on the first day of our visit, since we’d never been to Coeur d’Alene before, and it was a good decision. We went through exclusive neighborhoods, wonderful McEuen Park, past the CDA Resort, through City Park with all it’s sculptures, North Idaho University, historic Fort Sherman, down Main St. All while learning the history of the area.
Later that afternoon, we retraced some of the tour and spending more time in McEuen Park. We ate at two eateries that were mentioned on the tour, and walked the “world’s longest floating boardwalk” at sunset.
I’d give them six stars if I could. Highly recommended!