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Willkommen! Welcome to Castroville, Texas - On Line! The official Chamber of Commerce website. Castroville is a historic little town nestled in the Medina River Valley 15 miles west of San Antonio. Rich in history, the town was founded in 1844 by Henri Castro and a small group of colonists mostly from Alsace, France.
The "Little Alsace of Texas" has much to offer including mouth-watering dining, shopping, antique stores and cozy accommodations. For some exercise, put on your walking shoes, follow the signs, and take a self-guided walking tour which highlights the many historic homes and sites around town. Visit the Regional Park which features 126 wooded acres on the Medina River. It's a great place for a picnic or for taking a walk along one of the Hiking Trails. Visit our Things to Do page which features many more places to visit while here.
Check the calendar of events page for upcoming events you don't want to miss such as the St. Louis Day Celebration in August, Old Fashion Christmas in December, Fiorella Friday, Friday Night Fever, and Market Trail Days each held every month from March through December!
On-line you can learn about Castroville's rich heritage and history and visit pages with pictures and descriptions of the many historical buildings, places of interest in and around Castroville, and sites on "big" Alsace, France. Visit the member businesses page and, when in town, please patronize our member businesses.
Castroville was recently the first recipient of the First Lady's Texas Treasures Award, created by the Texas Historical Commission and the Office of the First Lady, Mrs. Anita Perry. The award "honors historic communities that have shown high level of creativity and ingenuity in recognizing and preserving their authentic sense of place and have shown sustainable efforts to preserve their heritage and community through their participation with THC." Click here to find out more about this award and watch the video on Castroville.
Whether you are visiting on-line or in person, enjoy your visit and tell your friends about Castroville - The Little Alsace of Texas. For more information on Castroville, click here and we'll send you our 2009 edition of the Castroville Visitor Guide. Or download a copy of our Castroville Brochure online.
Click here to check out the article on Castroville published at mysanantonio.com.
Interested in becoming a member of the chamber? Click here to find out about our benefits and download an application for membership.
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