Belleville

Belleville has a rich cultural background, quality schools, growing businesses and a great quality of life. It is a great place to live, work and play. The County is home to Scott Air Force Base, MidAmerica St. Louis Airport and St. Louis Downtown Airport. We have a successful light rail system, MetroLink, connecting Belleville and other communities in the County with the Missouri portion of the region. We are home to Southwestern Illinois College, McKendree University, Lindenwood University's fast growing Belleville Campus as well as other institutions of higher learning with satellite locations at Scott AFB and in Belleville. We offer many great attractions, historic neighborhoods, tourist destinations and year round activities for the entire family. We welcome you to Belleville and hope you'll want to learn more about our vibrant and growing region.

Belleville is a suburb of St. Louis area and is only 30 minutes outside of the metropolitan area. St. Louis, the Gateway City has plenty to offer its visitors with fun, family-friendly activities, great entertainment venues and an exciting nightlife. Relax in a cozy neighborhood cafe, tour a local brewery or take the kids on a safari adventure. There are several must see such as the Gateway Arch, city garden ,Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis Zoo, or enjoy a musical performance at the renowned Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra.