Established in 1869, and located adjacent to the north of Downtown Jacksonville, Springfield is the oldest neighborhood in Jacksonville and offers a variety of experiences for visitors and residents alike! This historic neighborhood is filled with restored mansions (and bungalows), hip restaurants, locally owned shops, some of the city’s oldest parks, craft breweries and tons of southern charm with majestic oaks providing protective shade and a beautiful visual along its residential streets. The neighborhood is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and provides some of the finest 19th and early 20th century architecture in the entire city.
You’ll find a variety of fantastic and award winning dining options in Springfield, including Foxy Lady Café & Catering, 1748 Bakehouse, Crispy’s Springfield Gallery, Fred Cotton’s Landmark BBQ, Hola Mexican Restaurant, Icecapade Frozen Treats, The Cookbook Restaurant, Uptown Kitchen & Bar, and Wafaa N Mike’s Café. For all your natural and organic apothecary need, Auntie Peaches will delight your senses with a wide variety of herbs and spices, coffee and tea, candles and essential oils, as well as bath products and home goods. For delicious coffee and pastries, don’t miss Social Grounds Coffee Company. When you’re ready to switch to beer, be sure to check out one of Springfield’s breweries: Hyperion Brewing Company, Main & Six Brewing Company and the newest addition, Strings Sports Brewery. If you’re looking for a truly local experience, Shantytown Pub and Walnut Inn are Springfield’s favorite dive bars.
Jacksonville, founded in 1791, located on the banks of the St John’s River, known as the United States’ largest city, (total land area) has it all! Deciding whether to explore a local museum, stroll the beaches, shop an Avondale boutique, or relax at one of our inviting wine bars may pose a predicament, as Jacksonville has a conundrum of rare Arts and Culture. If it’s the great outdoors you seek, Jacksonville offers endless golf excursions, ecological preserves and parks, boating pleasure trips, and did we mention the National Football League? Jacksonville is an eventful metropolis situated within the reach of a weekend getaway that will keep any visitor full of activity at the pace of their liking. Below we have included links to some to the “must see” destinations around the Jacksonville and Northeast Florida area.
Whether you are searching for dining, entertainment or handling routine errands, the following directory will point you in the right direction. Here you will find various resources near Third & Main and the University of Florida Health Proton Therapy Institute, as well as all around the greater Jacksonville area.
The following local websites contain the most up-to-date resources and reviews gathered from those “in-the-know” around the Jacksonville & North Florida region.
In the heart of Jacksonville’s historic Springfield neighborhood Third and Main is a short-term housing community that specializes in patient housing. These beautifully furnished apartments have everything one could need for a comfortable extended stay. Located just 1 mile from UF Proton Therapy Institute, these brand new, high-end apartments cater especially to patients!