Duck is a quaint, coastal village, located north of Southern Shores and south of Corolla. It is situated between the sound and the ocean with seven miles of Atlantic beaches, miles of bike path and a walkable village center with shops, restaurants and a soundfront park. Charming and inviting for the visitor or resident alike, the Town of Duck has mostly private beaches with limited public access. It is a resort town with most of the housing in rental programs. The crowding in the summer months just adds to its appeal (as long as you don’t want to drive!) Duck is truly a walker’s paradise.

Duck is a relatively new vacation destination. Twenty years ago, there were only a handful of locals, a few rustic vacation cottages scattered around the dunes and one gas station. In the 1980s, things started changing in the tiny village. The vacation homes in Duck came first, then the shops, restaurants and recreational facilities. Duck wasn’t even an official town until 2002. Now it is a full-fledged vacation area that offers everything you need for a great time at the beach.