Welcome to the gateway to the northern Outer Banks! Southern Shores and Duck, NC, are home to maritime forest, marsh and sound environments and miles of uncrowded sandy beaches. Many Outer Banks residents live in Southern Shores. On the other hand, a small year-round population lives in Duck, NC (fewer than 500 people), but the town blooms into a bustling hub each summer, welcoming hundreds of thousands of vacationers each week. These towns are fabulous places for families to live in and visit. Adults and children can go to the beach, restaurants, shops, schools and attractions by foot or bike, and the things to do in Duck, NC, include renowned Outer Banks events throughout the year. If you’re curious about the area, want general town information or looking for recommendations, check out the town hall in Duck, NC, for maps and helpful guidance.
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Town Information in Duck, NC
Be sure to visit the Duck Town Park and Boardwalk. This fabulous 11-acre soundside green space is tucked inside the Village of Duck. The soundside boardwalk extends nearly a mile along the Currituck Sound and connects the town’s commercial village area. Park amenities include an amphitheater, the Town Green, a playground, a public kayak/canoe launch, a crabbing area, a picnic shelter, walking trails through the maritime forest and accesses to the Duck Boardwalk. The park is pet-friendly and even provides a doggie water fountain near the playground area. Free, family-friendly activities are held here year-round. The Duck Jazz Festival takes place each October, and other seasonal events are held throughout the year. For a complete, up-to-the-minute list of events happening in Duck Town Park, go to OuterBanksThisWeek.com, visit townofduck.com or or check them out on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.
Be sure to visit the Duck Town Park and Boardwalk. This fabulous 11-acre soundside green space is tucked inside the Village of Duck. The soundside boardwalk extends nearly a mile along the Currituck Sound and connects the town’s commercial village area. Park amenities include an amphitheater, the Town Green, a playground, a public kayak/canoe launch, a crabbing area, a picnic shelter, walking trails through the...read more
Be sure to visit the Duck Town Park and Boardwalk. This fabulous 11-acre soundside green...read more
Town Information in Duck, NC
Be sure to visit the Duck Town Park and Boardwalk. This fabulous 11-acre soundside green space is tucked inside the Village of Duck. The soundside boardwalk extends nearly a mile along the Currituck Sound and connects the town’s commercial village area. Park amenities include an amphitheater, the Town Green, a playground, a public kayak/canoe launch, a crabbing area, a picnic shelter, walking trails through the maritime forest and accesses to the Duck Boardwalk. The park is pet-friendly and even provides a doggie water fountain near the playground area. Free, family-friendly activities are held here year-round. The Duck Jazz Festival takes place each October, and other seasonal events are held throughout the year. For a complete, up-to-the-minute list of events happening in Duck Town Park, go to OuterBanksThisWeek.com, visit townofduck.com or or check them out on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.
Be sure to visit the Duck Town Park and Boardwalk. This fabulous 11-acre soundside green space is tucked inside the Village of Duck. The soundside boardwalk extends nearly a mile along the Currituck Sound and connects the town’s commercial village area. Park amenities include an amphitheater, the Town Green, a playground, a public kayak/canoe launch, a crabbing area, a picnic shelter, walking trails through the...read more
Be sure to visit the Duck Town Park and Boardwalk. This fabulous 11-acre soundside green...read more
Town Information in Duck, NC
The small seaside town of Duck is a popular beach destination for good reason. The 7 miles of privately accessed beaches are wide and uncrowded, the town offers a variety of upscale accommodations, and the charming self-contained village is full of top-notch restaurants and shops. And, with newly improved biking/walking trails and quiet side streets, Duck is one of those places where you can ditch...read more
Town Information in Southern Shores, NC
The Town of Southern Shores, situated between Duck and Kitty Hawk, is predominantly residential. It’s made up mostly of year-round residents, but the town welcomes vacationers with nice accommodations near the ocean and a paved biking/walking trail that extends the length of the town. With much of its natural vegetation left intact, Southern Shores is a beautiful place. On the west side of town, dense...read more
