Jeepers Of Lakeside, Sterling Heights

You can look long and hard for a jungle in Michigan, but you'd be hard-pressed to find one—unless you started searching indoors. Sporting a colorful jungle theme, Jeepers of Lakeside stretches across 20,000 feet inside the Lakeside Mall in Sterling Heights. This massive entertainment center has something for everyone in the family, right down to the smallest child. Here's what to check out when you venture inside:

• Play: Rides are the main attraction, especially Python Pit, an indoor roller coaster packed with more twists and turns than a first grader's master's thesis. The soft-play area, meanwhile, gives toddlers and younger children a space all to themselves, and the arcade challenges gamers to beat high scores.

• Eat: The menu here includes plenty of finger-friendly snacks, from nachos to hot dogs to giant pretzels. It also features fresh-from-the-oven pan pizzas and a variety of healthier options, such as chicken caesar salads and turkey wraps.