Each year, young people embark on months of memory making here.
AtLooking Glass Falls, a popular photo op, mornings are busy.
Eager-eyed, swimsuit-clad sliders climb to the launch point at the top and wait their turn.
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Afterward, thoroughly doused, they rush back to the top for yet another go.
Theres a whole world of beauty to be found at this particular elevation.
Where To Eat & Drink In Brevard
In the summer, the town teems with activity.
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During the rest of the year, its a small community with a population of fewer than 8,000 people.
AtBracken Mountain Bakery, a downtown institution, the loaves themselves have fan clubs.
The storefront has long been a favorite stop for baked goods, and the secret is officially out.
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Listen to the crinkle of pastries slipping into waxed parchment envelopes, and smell the rising yeasted doughs.
When you pay, you will likely be asked, In a bag or in your hand?
and you might, like so many others, decide to choose the latter.
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Not far from Bracken Mountain Bakery,Newfound Artisanhas set up shop along West Jordan Street.
It opened in 2022 and has become a thriving home for regional makers and their wares.
Just a few steps away is another place that displays a passion for handcrafted items.
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AtStarfangled Press, owner and printmaker Kristen Necessary has built a shrine to paper goods and clever design.
All of the pieces incorporate traditional techniques such as etching, screen printing, and engraving.
In the corner of the shop sits an enormous antique letterpress that is at least a century old.
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Head Downtown
Youll find even more to experience downtown in the sprawling gear emporiumD.D.
The two acre property is beautifully landscaped, with places to sit and dine outside.
Breakfast is included for all guests, and gluten-free and vegetarian options are available.
It is hard to describe, but youll know it when you hear it.
Here, theyre singing.
