I have an idea for a facility that would combine the benefits of a meeting place with the excitement and fun of athletic activities.
Ski lodge style building, with a rock wall, retail shops for bikes, boards, and blades, a small cafe like at Borders books, a lounge that's easily converted into a dance floor, & a small stage with a large blank wall behind it to project videos and presentations.
The kicker is that the place would be located near local hiking/ biking trails, and would also be the starting point for day trips and weekend trips for all the activities the lodge promoted.
Also there would be a room off to the side with some really cool games, maybe a wall of X-box, playstations, etc... pool table & foosball.
Basically, it's bringing a ski lodge down to the urban/ suburban area, and instead of going out the door to ski, you could mountain bike or hike, and the place itself would be cool enough to support a thriving business. I think the combo of business/ social meeting place, retail, and tours might succeed. Does anyone have any knowledge of something like this already happening?
Thanks,
Chris

Check into what types of insurances you would need for such a business. The reality of the general liability costs may be the first step in deciding how serious you are about your potential idea. Since we live in a suit happy society you really need to make sure to cover your ASSets.