The Dutch came and they called it "vis kill." If you come, you will call it charming!

Welcome to Main Street, Fishkill, New York!
Over three hundred years after the first settlers arrived, Fishkill retains the rustic charm and vitality of its early Hudson Valley roots. The sidewalk traveler is confronted with a variety of irresistible aromas escaping from Main Street restaurants. Store-front windows beckon. The impossible temptation of a coffee shop at 3 in the afternoon. A wild splash of color erupts from a flower shop window. Antique shops, shoe repair, day spa, deli, a car dealership, jeweler - housed in historic buildings but vibrantly awake to the Fishkill Village of today.

Savor the charm of pre-Revolutionary structures along Main Street and beyond. Traverse the three-block heart of the Village of Fishkill under sunny Hudson Valley skies on tree-shaded walks to sample the fare of its fine restaurants and small shops. Relax on comfortable street-side benches while contemplating your next meal or perhaps waiting for your yoga class or day spa appointment. This community is small, but unique in what it offers its visitors.

Situated at the crossroads of Routes 9 and 52, the Village is at a crossroad in time as well. The stately spire of the pre-Revolutionary Dutch Reformed Church is the focal point of a Main Street with modern amenities, but old-time flavor. Gas streetlights and brick crosswalks guide pedestrians who arrive for business or pleasure. At the core of the thoroughfare lies Van Wyck Hall, the historic building that houses Village government. A walking tour reveals a myriad of early architectural styles that reflect the diverse influences across time in this quaint community.