Wednesday, August 1st, 2025, The City of Belleville debuted it’s Explore Belleville Project with the launch of ExploreBelleville.net, the digital home of Belleville Tourism. The main goal of the Explore Belleville Project is to increase tourism and visitor retention by scaling interactive tools for visitors, prospective & current residents, and developers all while increasing community within our city. The Heart of Belleville isn’t a place, it is the people of our Beautiful City and the joy of bringing them together.

PROGRESS: PHASE 1 COMPLETE

Phase 1 of the project is completed and includes the development of ExploreBelleville.net and the Community Calendar. To submit a community event within Belleville city limits, complete the submission form here. ExploreBelleville.net is the new home of Belleville Tourism and is developed and managed in-house by Tourism staff. By creating a separate home for Explore Belleville, we are not limited by design and feature options within the City of Belleville website when implementing additional interactive tools. Belleville.net is home to information and resources / ExploreBelleville.net is home to how to work, play and live throughout the city. From parade information to what to do this weekend, find it at ExploreBelleville.net.

Additional Features Overview – In Progress
– Community Events Calendar (submitted by orgs and businesses)
– Heart of Belleville Blog
– Scavenger Hunts in collaboration with Belleville Parks and Recreation
– Neighborhood Highlights
– Interactive Map (events, businesses, parks, etc) “Belleville First”
– Curated Itineraries (History Buff, Art City, Mural Trail, etc.)
– Community interviews
– Community volunteer sign-up & Non-Profit Organization highlights
– SAFB focus on high retention rate for retirees to our community as well as resources for both those currently stationed here and visiting (Your Hometown away from Your
Hometown)
– Moving to Belleville relocation information packages and resources

PHASE TWO: IN PROGRESS

Phase 2 is already in progress with the development of the interactive City of Belleville map which pinpoints more than 1000 locations within city limits making it easier than ever to choose Belleville First and support local businesses, as well as showcasing the City’s offerings to visitors and prospective residents. Business and organizations may update their location listings with photos, website URLs and more and/or add a location by completing this simple form.

Also in progress in Phase 2 are Neighborhood Profiles and Relocation Packages to assist prospective residents with choosing their future home in our beautiful city. Completed last week are updated New Resident packets and New Business packets to provide detailed resources as we welcome you to our community.

Learn More

To view Explore Belleville Project progress and learn more about future phases, tap the “About” button in the main menu at ExploreBelleville.net or visit this link.

If you would like to share your photos that highlight your love for the City of Belleville, please send to cadams@belleville.net for possible inclusion on the City website, ExploreBelleville.net, or via City social media accounts.