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Castroville
This small town west of San Antonio, in the Medina River Valley, is known as the "Little Alsace of Texas." The town's deep French roots began with founder Henri Castro, who first came to Texas in 1842.
Castroville at a Glance
Elsewhere in The Hill Country
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Travel Deals in The Hill Country
- $93-$127 -- Austin Hotel near Downtown, incl. July Fourth Crowne Plaza Austin
- $299 -- Hill Country 4-Diamond Hotel incl. $100 Credit JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
- $6.28 & up -- Car Rentals across Texas CarRentals.com
- $119 -- Westin Riverwalk incl. Weekends, Save 50% — $119 The Westin Riverwalk San Antonio
- $85-$135 -- Dallas Hotel near the Galleria incl. Weekends — $85-$135 Sheraton Dallas Hotel by the Galleria
* Some taxes, fees additional
