Duck is a quaint, sought after community in the north part of Dare County, with walking and biking paths making it easy to get to everything in the community without ever getting in your car. Upscale restaurants and shopping make this a bustling but quaint town, which has retained its value better than any community even in tough economies. Duck maintains its feel for being authentic, nearly completely lacking in any "chains". While Duck used to be more of a vacationers paradise, it is now home to local residents as well, attracted to its unique beauty, personality and charm.