CASTROVILLE, TEXAS. Castroville, the "little Alsace" of Texas, is located on the Medina River and U.S. Highway 90 twenty-five miles west of San Antonio in eastern Medina County. The town was named for its founder, Henri Castro, with whom the Republic of Texas negotiated an empresario contract on January 15, 1842. Castro's grant began four miles west of the Medina River and comprised frontier lands in Comanche territory. Wanting to locate his first settlement on the Medina River, Castro purchased the sixteen leagues between his grant and the river from John McMullen of San Antonio.
 

Landmark Inn Historic Site
Be pampered in Castroville's premier 1840's bed and breakfast inn, located just 23 minutes from the bustling San Antonio Riverwalk and convention center. Ten romantic and spotless B&B rooms are restored and decorated with early American antiques and present a genuine old world charm with modern comfort. Settle into a rocking chair on the covered porch, stroll the floral gardens, or explore the Medina riverfront and waterfall. Landmark Inn and the friendly staff offer a real treat for that well-deserved weekend escape or vacation. The inn is also a great alternative to the typical hotel for San Antonio convention attendees.
 
website: www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/landmark_inn/
Telephone: (830) 931-2133