As temperatures drop and the autumn winds start blowing, indoor activities become necessary.

One great place to get a break from the cold is an art gallery. The imaginative artwork on display inside may even transport you to an idyllic tropical locale.

The galleries featured above are some of America’s best, oldest and most inspired havens of expression and artistry.

Click through the slideshow to see which galleries rank.

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