Duck, NC

united states

Duck is a small beach town on North Carolina's Outer Banks, accessible via NC Highway 12 from either Virginia Beach to the north or through Nags Head from the mainland. The village sits on a barrier island between the Atlantic Ocean and Currituck Sound, drawing visitors for its wide beaches and laid-back coastal atmosphere. Its signature feature is a nearly two-mile elevated boardwalk that winds behind the dunes, connecting beachfront businesses while protecting the natural landscape.