Enjoy The Simple Life When You Visit This Tiny Rural Community In Kansas
By Lisa Sammons|Published August 30, 2023
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Lisa Sammons
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Lisa loves animals and has dogs, rats, cats, guinea pigs, and snakes. She is passionate about animal rescue and live music - traveling across the country to see a favorite band is a pretty regular occurrence! Being out hiking in the woods enjoying the scenery with her beloved dogs is another favorite hobby, and also checking out the Pokemon Go scene in whatever city she happens to be in at any given time (coffee and dog leash in hand). You can reach Lisa at lsammons@onlyinyourstate.com
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.
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
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.
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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?
