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). 

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Location

402 Florence St.
Castroville, TX 78009
830-931-2133
Contact us
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Hours

Open Daily
9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

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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

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Programs

Public Tours  
Living History Programs  
Special Events  
School Programs 

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Plan Your Visit

Landmark Inn State Historic Site is a five-acre site under towering trees along the peaceful Medina River.

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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.

Guest room at Landmark Inn

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

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.

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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!