If there’s one thing Kansas is well known for, it’s our generally rural nature. While it’s certainly a false stereotype that the entire state is in the middle of nowhere (we do have some large cities!), about 85% of Kansas is made up of rural communities. This means that even if you live in Wichita or Kansas City, you’re never very far from an escape to a less-populated, more tranquil area. One of the best rural cities in our state is Belleville, KS. It has a population of just over 2,000 and is tucked away just south of the Nebraska state line in Republic County. This town is an idyllic place that feels like a step back in time to simpler days, without all the chaos that life in a city often brings.

Belleville may be small by nationwide standards, but it's actually the largest city in Republic County and home to nearly half the county's population.
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If you have a love for the simple life, without all the negativity you'll often find in big cities, Belleville is for you.
Republic County Historical Museum, 615 28th St, Belleville, KS 66935, USA
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Driving through the city's outskirts, you'll see a number of weathered old barns and other trappings of rural life.
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Just because this is a rural small city doesn't mean there aren't things to do in Belleville, KS, though.
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The city has a strong sense of community, and there are regular events on the town schedule.
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Belleville's most famous attraction is the Belleville High Banks, a 1/2-mile dirt track that bills itself as the fastest half-mile dirt track in the country.
Belleville High Banks Speedway Fairgrounds, 608 O St, Belleville, KS 66935, USA
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You can learn more about this car racing track in Kansas from the Belleville High Banks website.
The city is also home to the Blair Center for the Arts, a historic theater built in 1927.
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The theater has a long and tumultuous history, and was shut down in the 1990s, but has now been renovated and is again open for business. The Blair Theatre shows movies as well as live performances. This is one of the most historic venues in Kansas.
While Belleville may not have as many draws as our larger cities, we've got to say, there's something so comforting and charming about rural towns in Kansas, don't you agree?
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You can learn more about Belleville, KS from the City of Belleville website.

If you’re looking to travel to the area, there are a couple of great vacation rental homes in Belleville, KS available on Vrbo.

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