Menemsha Sunsets Are Legendary, But Don't Sleep on the Sunrises
Day fisherman heads out at first light.
Day fisherman heads out at first light.
Lights flicker on in the fishing village shops.
Lights flicker on in the fishing village shops.
Fish pots line the shore.
Fish pots line the shore.
Pink sky in morning, sailors warning.
Pink sky in morning, sailors warning.
Coast Guard boathouse.
Coast Guard boathouse.
Menemsha Creek meanders through wetlands.
Menemsha Creek meanders through wetlands.
Regulars line up at Menemsha Texaco's window for morning coffee.
Regulars line up at Menemsha Texaco's window for morning coffee.
Sun rises behind Jay Lagemann's iconic swordfisherman sculpture.
Sun rises behind Jay Lagemann's iconic swordfisherman sculpture.
A working fishing village with front-row seats for sunset, Menemsha also is worth a trip while still dark for its sunrises. Grab a coffee at Menemsha Texaco and bring your camera.