Landmark Inn tells the story of migration, industry, and preservation in Texas on the banks of the Medina River in the historic town of Castroville, known as "The Little Alsace of Texas." The site is a unique part of the San Antonio Metropolitan Area. Castroville, planned in 1844 as an exurb of San Antonio, is just one day’s wagon ride west (today just 25 minutes by car).
Hours
Open Daily
9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Tickets
Adult $5
Senior/Veteran/Teacher/First Responder $3
Child (6-17) $2
Child (5 and under) Free
Family (2 adults & 1 child) $8, each additional child $1
Programs
Public Tours
Living History Programs
Special Events
School Programs
See the site
Plan Your Visit
Landmark Inn State Historic Site is a five-acre site under towering trees along the peaceful Medina River.
Landmark Inn History
Water, shade, and wildlife around the Medina River ford supported American Indians, Tejanos, and immigrants from Alsace, Europe, Mexico, and the United States.
Overnight Accommodations
Landmark Inn offers eight rooms and four different suite combinations for overnight accommodation, plus facility rental spaces for private events.
Events at Landmark Inn
Landmark Inn Fall Festival
Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.Join us for the Fall Festival, featuring historical demonstrations, crafts, activities for kids, scavenger hunts, tours, and much more!
Landmark Inn in the Blog
German Historical Sites in the Hill Country Region
German immigrants initially sought sanctuary in Texas from political and religious persecution. Many settled in the Hill Country, where the climate paralleled their native country. German Texans influenced life in the Lone Star State—they brought classical and opera music, breweries, biergartens, and their language. The German legacy continues to influence modern-day Texas.
How to Build an Adobe Oven
Brandon Aniol and Emiliano ‘Nano’ Calderon set out to successfully build and operate an adobe oven using only the technology available in the mid-19th century. The endeavor proved both challenging and delicious!
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