Region: Hill Country
"The Little Alsace of Texas," rich in European appearance and traditions, was
founded in 1844 by Henri Castro, an impresario of the Texas Republic who brought
a group of settlers, mostly from the Alsatian region. Just 20 miles west of San
Antonio, this quaint Texas village lets past and present intermingle within a
curve of the Medina River. Take a walking tour to view commercial and
residential buildings, many of which are examples of German-style country
cottages with roofs that are unequally pitched (usually on the back side) in a
manner similar to the lean-to design. More than 90 buildings and houses are
registered as historic.
Castroville Regional Park on the Medina includes camping with hookups
(fee).
Nearby Cities: Utopia, Devine, Selma, Floresville, Poteet, Camp Verde, more...