Vacation in Duck, North Carolina
Duck, North Carolina is a fabulous place for a beach vacation! If you enjoy, water sports, fishing, shopping, or just a fun-filled day at the beach, you will find it in the quaint, coastal town of Duck, North Carolina.
Here you will find photos, links and information to make planning your next beach vacation the best ever, especially if it's in Duck, North Carolina!
Here you will find photos, links and information to make planning your next beach vacation the best ever, especially if it's in Duck, North Carolina!
Since I just got back from my vacation in Duck, North Carolina, it seemed only natural that I share my vacation experience with you!
We have been traveling to the Outer Banks for over 30 years to enjoy everything these barrier islands have to offer. Duck, North Carolina has been our favorite destination for about 20 years!
All of the photos on this lens were taken by me in Duck and I have added information and many links to inspire you to make Duck, North Carolina your next beach vacation!
Where is Duck, NC?
About Duck, North Carolina
Duck is the newest town in the Outer Banks of North Carolina! It was incorporated on May 1, 2002. The Town of Duck is named for the many waterfowl who migrate there every year.
In Duck, you can enjoy summer concerts in the Town Park or enjoy a stroll along the Soundside Boardwalk. Beaches, shopping, dining, water activities, art galleries, and beautiful Currituck Sound sunsets, what more could you ask for?
Also located in Duck is The Army Corps of Engineers Field Research Facility. Here data is collected about waves, currents, wind, and tides. Free tours are given during the summer months.
In Duck, you can enjoy summer concerts in the Town Park or enjoy a stroll along the Soundside Boardwalk. Beaches, shopping, dining, water activities, art galleries, and beautiful Currituck Sound sunsets, what more could you ask for?
Also located in Duck is The Army Corps of Engineers Field Research Facility. Here data is collected about waves, currents, wind, and tides. Free tours are given during the summer months.
Places to Stay
We stay at the Barrier Island Station Resort in Duck, North Carolina. My parents have owned a timeshare at Barrier Island for over 15 years! It is a timeshare resort but also offers weekly and sometimes weekend rentals. They have special offers where you can stay for 2 nights and 3 days but you have to take the timeshare tour.
Duck Places to Stay Links
- The Duck Inn Bed and Breakfast
- Charlie and Donna Whitley welcome you to The Duck Inn, quietly located on the beautiful Currituck Sound in the Village of Duck, the perfect Coastal getaway. Relax on our front porch or enjoy breath-taking sunsets from our decks, screened porch
or onboard our soundsid - Advice 5 Cents Bed and Breakfast
- Advice 5 cent is a casual place in the heart of Duck, NC, the kind the ocean invites. Secluded in a quiet neighborhood, our bed & breakfast is a short walk from Duck's shops and restaurants as well as one of the top 10 beaches in the U.S.
- The Sanderling Resort & Spa
- North Carolina Resorts, Outer Banks coastal resort, Duck, NC lodging, Ocean beach, Shore of Atlantic Ocean, 5 miles from village of Duck, adjacent to Pine Island Audubon Sanctuary
- Sun Realty - Vacation Home Rentals
- Search our extensive inventory of Outer Banks vacation rentals and find one that's perfect for you! Book online or give us a call!
- Southern Shores Realty - Vacation Home Rentals
- Over 650 Outer Banks vacation rentals in Corolla, Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, and Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina. Southern Shores Realty has been serving Outer Banks visitors for over 50 years.
Fishing
Fishing is a big deal in the Outer Banks and you can enjoy it in Duck too! Grab your fishing rod and hit the surf at the Atlantic Ocean or the quieter waters of the Currituck Sound. Stop by Bob's Bait & Tackle to stock up on all your fishing needs or make reservations for a fishing charter while you are there. Don't forget to purchase a fishing license, it is required by the State of North Carolina.
- Bob's Bait, Tackle & Charters
- Bob's Bait, Tackle & Charters in Outer Banks, NC :: If it swims, they catch it! With 30 years in the charter business and a fleet of 27 carefully chosen boats with local, experienced captains, you can trust Bob's to charter the right trip for you.
Water Sports and Fun
Duck, North Carolina offers many opportunities for water activities. A fun day at the beach building sandcastles, jumping waves, skim boarding, surfing, and boogie boarding are some great ways to enjoy the Atlantic Ocean.
Looking for even more water action? Rent a jet ski, kayak, fishing boat, sailboat , go parasailing or go windsurfing. It all can be found in Duck just for you to enjoy!
Looking for even more water action? Rent a jet ski, kayak, fishing boat, sailboat , go parasailing or go windsurfing. It all can be found in Duck just for you to enjoy!
Duck Water Sports Links
- Duck Village Outfitters
- Outer Banks Bike Rentals, Outer Banks Kayak Rentals, Outer Banks Surfboard Rentals, Outer Banks Surfing, Outer Banks Kayaking, Outer Banks Kayak Tours, Outer Banks Surf Lessons, Outer Banks Beach Equipment Rentals, Outer Banks Skateboards, Outer Banks Skateboarding, Duck Bike Rentals, Duck Kayak Ren
- NOR'BANKS SAILING - Your Source for Sailing in the Outer Banks
- Nor'Banks Sailing has been renting sailboats on the Currituck Sound of the Outer Banks since 1979. The protected waters of the Currituck Sound are ideal for sailing with steady breezes, a sandy bottom and warm water. Our well maintained fleet of more than 25 boats including Flying Scots, JY 15's,
- North Duck Watersports
- From the Sky to the Sound, we have you covered. We can take you speeding across the sound on one of our new WaveRunners, or flying over the sound at up to 800 feet. Your headquarters for Waverunners, jet skis, kayaks, parasailing, pontoon and fishing boats, sailing and windsurfing (lessons available)
Shopping
Don't forget your Duck, NC souvenirs! You won't find a Walmart here, most of the shops in Duck are small and family owned. There are many specialty shops from swimwear to t-shirts, to art galleries and hammocks shops. You will be sure to find the perfect vacation memento at any one of the shops in Duck.
Duck, NC-Art Deco Style Vintage Travel Poster-by Aurelio Grisanty
Amazon Price: $34.95 (as of 02/17/2012)
Duck Shopping Links
- The Farmer's Daughter
- Decorative accessories and home furnishings from nautical to traditional to garden.
- Scarborough Faire Shopping Center
- Scarborough Faire is a beautiful shopping village full of great boutiques in Duck, North Carolina
- Kitty Hawk Kites
- Kitty Hawk Kites has a huge selection of kites, stunt kites, kites for sale, kiteboarding gear, power kites, outdoor gear and apparel, and Life is good apparel online as well as all types of outdoor recreation activities including Hang Gliding, Kiteboarding Lessons, and Kayaking on the Outer Banks of NC
- Duck's Waterfront Shops
- Fifteen specialty shops in one very special location. Come enjoy our breathtaking sound views and sunsets.
Duck NC Stuff on eBay
Restaurants
Duck may be a small town but it offers a variety of restaurants to suit your fancy. Local seafood is on the menu at many of Duck's restaurants. Enjoy dinner overlooking the Currituck Sound at The Red Sky Cafe or Sunset Grille or get eat-in or carry out service at the Duck Deli. The Duck Deli is one of my personal favorites, if you like barbequed ribs and chicken, you will love this place!
- The Duck Deli - BBQ
- We take pride in our own smoked pork, chicken, beef and seafood. We cook daily using a hickory wood burning smoker. You will notice that all our white meats take on a pink color when smoked. This is called the "smoke ring." All of our meats are cooked at prescribed times and temperatures to insure proper cooking. Our sauces, salads & marinades are a combination of North Carolina recipes, & family recipes with a little Duck Deli flair.
- The Red Sky Cafe
- The Red Sky Cafe is located at 1197 Duck Road, Duck, NC 27949 and features local foods and eclectic styles of preparation!
- Elizabeth's Cafe & Winery
- Elizabeth's Cafe & Winery - Indulge your passion for wine & exceptional cuisine
- The Blue Point in Duck, NC
- Lunch and dinner year-round overlooking the Currituck Sound from the Waterfront Shops in Duck, North Carolina
- Sunset Raw Bar & Grille
- Come down to Sunset Raw bar and grille of Duck, North Carolina Today! Enjoy beautifull views of the Currituck Sound as you dine on the open patio.
Sunsets
At the end of the day, the activities wind down, and the sun creates it's final show over the Currituck Sound in Duck, North Carolina. There are many places to enjoy the view like the Sunset Grille over dinner and drinks, or the Waterfront Shops enjoying an ice cream cone. You might even be lucky enough to catch the astounding sunset view right from the deck of your beach house.
Blog Posts about Duck
- North Carolina's most famed beaches now earning recognition for a wide variety ...
- OUTER BANKS, NC (February 2012) ? From the time Orville and Wilbur Wright first took flight in the updrafts of Kitty Hawk, The Outer Banks of North Carolina have gained renown for far more than relaxing, wide sandy beaches, mild year-round ...
- Brides say I Do to Outer Banks Wedding Show
- Duck, NC ( your-story ) February 10, 2012 ? Save the date for the biggest event set to kick off the North Carolina wedding season 2012: The Outer Banks Wedding Show, presented by obxbrides.com. Saturday, March 24, wedding experts, brides, ...
- Burr-Coburn: The Best Medicare Reform Proposal Yet
- Many politicians (and many voters) duck the hard choices when it comes to Medicare reform. But what's remarkable about the past year is that, in some ways, momentum appears to be building for real improvements to the program's quality and ...
- Birding at the beach in winter
- We took advantage of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday to drive to the Outer Banks and Audubon NC's Pine Island sanctuary at Corolla. This 2600-acre refuge on the Currituck Sound was given to Audubon by Winston-Salem resident Earl Slick, now deceased, ...
Outer Banks Travel Guide
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JaguarJulie
Aug 25, 2009 @ 8:17 am | delete
- Gosh, I've never been to the Outer Banks of North Carolina! Sounds like a delightful vacation spot.
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rms
Aug 10, 2009 @ 11:11 am | delete
- Such a pretty place! I love it!
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clouda9
Aug 6, 2009 @ 11:24 am | delete
- I feel as though I dipped my toes into the warm surf of Duck, NC. Your photos are extraordinary, seems you really enjoyed your vaca ;) Makes me want to visit.
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puzzlemaker
Jul 17, 2009 @ 11:06 pm | delete
- I've never heard of Duck, NC. I've been as far north as Beaufort (Bo-fort) NC. Looks very nice. Your pictures are amazing. Anyone going to Duck needs to read your lens first!
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bdkz
Jul 17, 2009 @ 5:16 pm | delete
- Love this one!
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