Although I have been to better art museums (such as the Museum of Fine Art Houston), it's still a very nice one to visit. Best of all it's FREE of course except for special exhibitions.

APPX ATTRACTION TIME: 2 hours if you take your time.

PARKING: Free

SHUTTLE: One great way to enjoy all that Forest Park has to offer is to take ...

We went to DC a couple of years ago and went to most of the Smithsonian properties and the Gallery of Art there. Though the collection in St. Louis is not as comprehensive as the art museums in DC, there are some very significant pieces, including a few by Van Gogh. The physical setting of the museum is fantastic, part of St. Louis' Forest Park complex. A great way to spend an afternoon.

Built as part of the 1904 World's Fair, the St. Louis Art Museum is as amazing today as it must have been then. Constantly changing exhibits, something for everyone, an incredible gift shop, great restaurants, fabulous special events. And, for the most part, it's free or cheap! I've been all over the country in every art museum I can ...