Description: Landmark Inn State Historic Site offers a respite for weary travelers and a unique opportunity to celebrate Texas history. Quaint rooms provide comfortable historic lodging against a backdrop of red oaks, serene gardens and the lazy Medina River. Enjoy breakfast in the 1860s Vance House, settle into a rocking chair on the covered porch and relax in the grassy courtyard, relishing Texas heritage. Day visitors can enjoy tours of the historic property as well as recreational opportunities.

History: Landmark Inn State Historic Site, a Texas Historical Commission property, is located in the heart of Castroville, an Alsatian community 20 miles outside San Antonio. The site offers unique historic lodging at the award-winning inn. Built in the 1840s and expanded in the 1850s, the inn’s restored buildings and grounds provide five scenic acres of paths to stroll and gardens to enjoy. The location is within walking distance of shops and restaurants, and the site offers complimentary bicycles for touring historic Castroville.

Important Information:  For information about lodging or to book a room, visit the Bed-and-Breakfast page. Guest rooms are uniquely decorated with select pieces ranging from 19th-century furniture to 1940s light fixtures, and offer true simplicity of the past. Each room has occupant-controlled heating and air conditioning, but in keeping with the traditions of older inns, they have no televisions or telephones. Most have ceiling fans. A continental breakfast is served every morning.

For day users, the site offers guided and self-guided tours, exhibits and numerous recreational opportunities, including fishing, swimming and picnicking.

Hours: Open: Daily, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Closed: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day

Reservations: Reserve your room now at Landmark Inn's bed-and-breakfast.

Special notes: Guided tours are available daily and are included with the admission fee. Most tours last about one hour. No reservations are necessary, unless you are a group of more than eight people. To schedule a group tour, please call 830.931.2133 at least two weeks in advance of your visit.

Admission Fees: do apply, see Park website for details.