A visit to the Outer Banks yields a number of stunning vistas. From gorgeous white sand beaches to maritime forests, and even the largest living sand dune on the East Coast, it’s no wonder North Carolina’s coastline is so very popular with tourists and natives alike. The next time you’re in the vicinity of Corolla or Nags Head, continue up (or down) Highway 12 to the Town of Duck for a leisurely boardwalk hike in North Carolina that has something for everyone.
Duck Town Park Boardwalk follows the inside coast of the Outer Banks and doles out just short of a mile of breathtaking views.
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Enjoy a water-laden maritime forest, among other things, as you make your way from one end of the boardwalk and then back to your parking spot for a total of two miles of hiking.
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Along the way, you’ll encounter a kayak launch as well as a crabbing dock. But Duck’s famed boardwalk is more than just a nature path.
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It also features a variety of shops, restaurants, and ice cream shoppes where you can dine, get a cold drink, an ice cream cone, a milkshake, and more.
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Visitors can spend the better part of an entire day exploring this mile-long boardwalk along the Currituck Sound so be sure to set aside enough time to see and experience it all.
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A stroll along the Duck Town Park Boardwalk is an ideal activity for families, too. Children will enjoy peeping through and over the boardwalk’s rail to spot wildlife in and near the water almost as much as a visit to one of the many ice cream shoppes.
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And, of course, this boardwalk hike in North Carolina is a perfect place to watch the sunset. Imagine a romantic stroll at sunset and then dinner or dessert from one of the many businesses found along this waterfront path.
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The Duck Town Park Boardwalk follows the coast along The Sound in the Town of Duck. The 11-acre Duck Town Park, found near the middle of the boardwalk trail, offers a picnic shelter, playground, amphitheater, restrooms, public parking, and more. Additionally, many events take place at the park during the summer and a widely lauded Jazz festival takes place each year on Columbus Day weekend.
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The boardwalk is open daily from dawn until 1 a.m. The park, however, is only open from dawn to dusk. Among the ground rules to be aware of before you go: dogs are allowed on the boardwark as long as they are kept on a leash, and bikes are allowed on the boardwalk but they must be walked. Learn more about the Duck Town Park and Boardwalk at this link on the official website of the Town of Duck.
Address: Duck Town Park Boardwalk, Duck, NC 27949
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