A very small community that lies in Dare County, the town of Duck, North Carolina can only be described as a resort village and sleepy residential community. With only one bed and breakfast there is not much opportunity for tourists to ‘stop and stare’ . The truth about Duck, North Carolina is that not many people live here all year round, more often people come for the summer, or winter months, to breathe the fresh Atlantic Ocean air or stroll the many beaches; Duck, North Carolina is a town built around vacation or second homes.

The sleepy side of Duck, North Carolina might not be too alluring to many people, but this quiet side of the town is really only one part of the community. A short stroll to the commercial centre of Duck reveals another side: its alter ego. Shops and recreational facilities are packed into the space of a short walk and there are many activities to keep those on vacation happy an enthused. Sailing, Jet skiing, windsurfing and kayaking are just some of the activities that those in Duck, North Carolina can take part in.

If the activities in the town don’t keep you as occupied as you would like you can console yourself knowing that the Outer Banks region, in which the Duck, North Carolina lies, is one of the most visited parts of the country; 7 million people a year come to this part of the country. Full of history, excitement and extreme natural beauty, the Outer Banks offer family friendly activities.