Travel & Vacation Guide, North Carolina

by KEVIN O’BRIEN

The town of Duck is located on the northern end of the beautiful Outer Banks. Duck is located north of the towns of Kitty Hawk and Southern Shores, it is the northern end of Dare County. After the town of Duck you would enter into Corolla which is located in Currituck County. The town of Duck is mostly divided into small subdivisions.

The uniqueness of each subdivision is part of what makes Duck so special. Each area has its own special feel. Some visitors prefer the older areas that still offer the feel of the Outer Banks in years past and for some they will only consider staying in one of the newer subdivisions.

Some of the more popular subdivisions in Duck include Pine Island, Sanderling, Four Seasons, Tuckahoe, Carolina Dunes and Sound Sea Village. These do not make up the entire town but definitely are some of the most sought after locations. Each area or subdivision offers its own amenities.

Pine Island has traditionally been one of the most sought after vacation destinations in Duck. Pine Island’s low housing density has contributed to making it one of the most desirable Outer Banks locations. The amenities offered by Pine Island include a two pools, one being beautifully situated on the oceanfront, outdoor tennis courts, Pine Island racquet facility, multi-use path, and basketball courts. Another of the premier areas of Duck is the Four Seasons subdivision.

Four Seasons in Duck is south of the heart of town. It is idyllically located in an Oceanside subdivision. The amenities offered by Four Seasons include an indoor pool, game room, fitness facility, lighted multi-use path, sound access, outdoor pool, tennis, volleyball and basketball courts. One of the most popular Four Seasons amenities is the trolley which circulates through the development. Besides all the wonderful places to stay, Duck offers an amazing town center.

The center of the town of Duck offers enough shopping and dining for even the most discerning of vacationers. Dining out in Duck can be as simple as the delicious cheeseburgers or Baldie’s or the gourmet flavors of the Left Bank. Something can be found for everyone palette. Not to be overlooked is the shopping in Duck. A number of small local boutiques make up a percentage of the shops in Duck. Here you will find unique shopping opportunities.

The town of Duck is a great place to spend a vacation. From the beautiful homes with countless amenities to the plentiful shopping and dining opportunities something can be found for everyone. The town also sponsors many events throughout the year. The Duck town events are held mostly in the new sound side park. If you are interested in finding the perfect vacation home in Duck, you can try the Duck vacation rental search.

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by PAM VOIGT

North Carolina ranks as the nation’s 28th largest state, while remaining the 10th largest in terms of population. The reason for such a large population is the vast amount of terrain and climates North Carolina has to offer. The state features the Atlantic Ocean as an eastern border, and the Appalachian and Smokey Mountain ranges along its western border. The Outer Banks also make their home in the state of North Carolina as the largest string of islands detached from the mainland in the United States. North Carolina is also home to a number of large cities that play host to professional and college sports teams. With all of these areas to explore it’s no wonder why North Carolina travel is so popular. North Carolina’s Atlantic coast covers around 45% of the state’s climate and geographic breakdown. Deep Sea fishing charters, scuba and snorkeling and assorted powerboat activities are just a few of the options families and couples have when they visit North Carolina’s Atlantic coast. Due to the formation of the Outer Banks along the coastline, the beaches along the mainland are located on the sound which means less intense waves and a shallower depth, perfect for families with little ones.

The Appalachian and Smokey Mountain ranges run along the western border of the state. The mountain ranges feature a number of activities for those interested in another side of North Carolina travel. Mount Mitchell is the tallest mountain in the state at a towering 6,684 feet. Not only does this make it the tallest mountain in the state of North Carolina, but it is also the tallest mountain on the east coast of the United States. The mountain ranges in North Carolina offer year-round fun for the entire family, everything from camping and hiking in the summer to downhill skiing and snowboarding in the winter. The Appalachian Mountain range can deliver fun during your travels through North Carolina.

The Outer Banks, located along the eastern Atlantic coast, are a string of islands that stretch along the entire coastline of the state. The fragile islands are made up of only sand that was built up over the years creating separate islands that are detached from the mainland and only connected to the rest of the state by State Highway 12. The Outer Banks themselves feature 130 miles of beautiful sandy beaches. The islands are comprised of mainly hotels and beachfront rental property. With a number of islands and beaches, North Carolina travel has never been easier.

Charlotte and Raleigh are the two biggest cities in North Carolina. Both of the cities feature a vibrant night life and a number of professional sports teams where you can catch a game while exploring the city. Charlotte is home to the NBA’s Bobcats and the NFL’s Panthers. Raleigh, on the other hand, is home to NHL’s Hurricanes. Along with professional sports teams, the state of North Carolina is home to one of the fiercest rivalries in all of college basketball. The University of North Carolina Tar Heels and the University of Duke Blue Devils have been playing each other for almost 100 years. Their games consistently rank among the most popular games of the regular season because of their deciding factor on a number of ACC championships.

With so much to do and see in the Tar Heel State, it is no wonder why North Carolina travel is so popular among families and couples from all over the United States.