Cruise along wide pavements beneath historic buildings and learn about the unexpected rise of the Miracle Mile atop a nimble Segway. Led by your gliding guide, head down this famous section of Wilshire Boulevard, snapping photos of renowned theatres, fascinating museums, and intriguing edifices.
Begin your adventure by getting set up with a helmet and your ride for the day. After a quick lesson that teaches you how to start, stop, and turn, hit the throttle and roll to your first destination.
Buzz by the elliptical façade of the Flynt building, where risqué publisher Larry Flynt based Hustler magazine until 2013, and check out the Art Deco-styled Saban Theatre. Built in 1930, this entertainment icon has hosted stars of the silver screen, comedians, and festivals for decades.
Smell the beans as you fly by the futuristic Googie architecture of Johnie’s Coffee Shop and take a break in the shade of a palm tree in Hancock Park before continuing on to the La Brea Tar Pits, just a few sticky steps away. While you gaze into the black ooze, listen to your guide share stories about the site’s archaeological discoveries.
Wrap up your adventure with up-close looks at the Peterson Auto Museum and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. While you return back to your starting point, your trip leader shares anecdotes about why this stretch of road was a popular destination for museums and art galleries.