WELCOME TO

BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS

Explore Belleville, our Great. Big. Small Town. only 20 minutes outside of St. Louis. Discover our ever-growing arts community, thriving Downtown business district, rich history, vast public parks, events nearly every day of the week, and one of the longest continuous Main Streets in the country.

Before your visit, browse our Visitors Guide for inspiration, search the Community Calendar for events during your stay, and be sure to utilize our interactive map once you arrive to make it easier to Explore Belleville on-the-go.

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Historic Places and Museums in Belleville, Illinois

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Go on a one-day adventure through history in Belleville via museums, tours, and more.

The Belleville Mural Project brings color and creativity to the community through brick and mortar and so much paint. Visit Belleville’s murals for a colorful welcome to our City.

Creatives thrive in Belleville. From DIY and classes to murals and galleries, explore our Art City.

Outdoor parks and trails with kid-friendly stops throughout are worth a stop as you hop through Belleville’s incredible public recreation spaces.

Local Love: A few favorites from those that live in our Great. Big. Small Town. everyday.

Plan your visit to Belleville, Illinois with our Visitors Guide

Art on The Square

This nationally acclaimed outdoor Art Show attracts artists from around the nation and around the world.

Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park

St. Clair County's Premier Expo Center since 1964 features shows and events all year long, including craft fairs, antique shows, flea markets, and more.

Belle-Clair Speedway

Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park Speedway is a premier ¼-mile dirt oval located within the Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park complex in Belleville, Illinois.

Cathedral of St. Peter

Built in 1866, the English Gothic style architecture, with its loftiness, large dimensions, sculptures and stained glass, is the largest cathedral in Illinois with regularly scheduled services.

Eckert’s Country Store & Farms

Eckert's is the largest family-owned restaurant and orchard in the United States, celebrating over 100 years of farming.

Emma Kunz House Museum

Antiques and memorabilia from the 1800's can be found in this Greek Revival style home in Belleville, Illinois.

Escape 618

Escape 618 is a locally owned & operated escape-room spot hosting multiple rooms including the Jail Cell, Haunted House, and Detention.

Green Root Gallery

Green Root Gallery is a local art gallery and consignment shop located in Downtown Belleville.

Gustave Koerner House

Heritage Square

Heritage Square is St. Clair County Historical Society's main campus located in downtown Belleville IL.

Historic Garfield Street Saloon Museum

The Belleville Historical Society purchased the former home of the Garfield Street Saloon in 2010. The building is currently in use as a venue for Historical Society events, and will eventually house a museum of Belleville’s brewing history.

Labor & Industry Museum

This museum is devoted to the history of labor and industry in Belleville and Southwestern Illinois.

Lincoln Theatre

Opened on October 6, 1921 with four acts of vaudeville and a silent movie, "The Old Nest", the Lincoln Theatre in Belleville Il, soon became the premier theatre in all of southern Illinois.

Museum of Mid-Century Modern Architecture / Blazier House

In November 2015 the Belleville Historical Society purchased the Terry and Thelma Blazier House at 8501 West Main Street (#6 Oak Knoll Place) in Belleville to serve as a Museum of Mid-Century Modern Architecture.

National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows

The National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows is one of the largest outdoor shrines in North America.

Philharmonic Society of Belleville

Founded in 1866, it is the second longest continuously active Philharmonic group in the U.S., offering orchestral and vocal music for adults and youth.

Public Defender Art + Zines

Public Defender is a multifaceted art space in Downtown Belleville featuring solo exhibitions, curated group shows, open calls, and experimental programming, as well as a retail shop for indie comics, zines, and prints.

September 11 Memorial Walkway of Southern Illinois

The September 11 Memorial Walkway of Southern Illinois (the Memorial) is dedicated to the victims of the vicious attacks on America's freedom and ideals on September 11, 2001.

Shoehorn Brewing

Based in Downtown Belleville, Illinois, Shoehorn Brewing is a small brewery boasting 20 rotating taps of beer, cider and mead (all made in-house).

Skyview Drive-In

Open for business since 1949, this drive-in is one of only 200 that remain open for business in the nation. Voted Best Drive-In in the US two years in a row via USA Today.

The Edge

The Edge is an 82,000 square foot facility filled with attractions for all ages. Drive go-karts, play laser tag in the world's largest arena, or bowl during a virtual reality experience.

The Weingarten

The unique 'rustic' nature of an old farmstead includes in-door seating, an outdoor patio overlooking a lake, and a calendar filled with special events and live music on the weekends.

Veterans Memorial Fountain

This historic fountain in Belleville's Honorary Veterans Memorial Square was originally built in 1937 by local Veterans of Foreign Wars as a tribute to American servicemen and women.