Duck North Carolina

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Duck, NC, a quaint little beach town with loads of charm. Located in North Carolina's beautiful Outer Banks, the Town of Duck is situated on Highway 12, just 10 miles north of Kitty Hawk, between Southern Shores and Corolla

 

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As you cross over Wrights Memorial Bridge, with the picturesque Currituck Sound on your left and Albermarle Sound on your right, it's officially time to take a deep breath, let go of your stresses and start enjoying life, just don't forget to merge left at the intersection of Highway 12 and 158, if you are indeed headed to Duck. Stretching from the Currituck Sound to the Atlantic Ocean, Duck is surrounded by water making it the perfect back drop to build lasting memories with your friends and family. Duck, NC has good pace to it and a nice sense of balance. It's definitely a laid back beach town, but it's not sleepy. In Duck, there is enough to do to keep you busy if you so choose, whether it's strolling the quaint stores located in town, trying your hand at sailing on the Currituck Sound or playing golf at a nearby course. But, Duck is also quiet enough that you feel that you have truly gotten away from the hustle and bustle.

Duck is one of six incorporated towns in Dare County. Duck, NC was incorporated on May 1, 2002. The others towns in Dare County which are incorporated are Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head and Manteo. There are also numerous villages and unincorporated towns, including Wanchese, Stumpy Point, East Lake, Manns Harbor, Colington, Rodanthe, Salvo, Waves, Avon, Buxton, Frisco and Hatteras.

Duck, NC Interesting Tidbits
There are over 2,000 single family homes in Duck, NC.
There are over 500 units in multi-family developments in Duck, NC
The town was originally named for the many ducks and waterfowl that live in the area.
Duck, NC is about 6 miles long and covers a little more than 2 square miles
The Currituck Sounds borders the west side and the Atlantic Ocean borders the right side of Duck, NC
Duck, NC has about 500 full-time residents
Duck, NC seasonal residents are projected to be about 15,000 on any given week
It is estimated that more than a quarter of a million people vacation in Duck, NC every summer
Duck, NC was established in 1879 and incorporated on May 1, 2002
Duck, NC is only about 15 feet above sea level
Duck is also home to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Duck Field Research Pier, which conducts coastal research.
Duck, NC ranked one of America's Top 10 Best Beaches in 2002 by The Travel Channel
Duck, NC started as a small fishing village

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