With its unique waterfront experience and front-and-center location, rio is Gaithersburg’s most celebrated shopping and dining destination. Here shoppers of all ages enjoy an unmatched retail experience in the heart of Montgomery County. A picturesque open-air shopping environment and vibrant setting are enhanced by a beautiful lake—the perfect spot for a romantic stroll, lakeside al fresco dining, or a family afternoon of paddle boating and carousel riding. With a booming technology corridor along I-270 and dozens of new housing developments nearby, rio is evolving to serve one of the best markets in the nation.
Now Open: Han Spot, Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls, and TOUR les JOURS, The Lake House at Copper Canyon
- Beloved regional icon in the heart of Montgomery County with an evolving mix of upscale retail that continues to attract a highly desirable mix of affluent shoppers.
- Park-like, lakeside setting makes rio a destination for every occasion, featuring a new Fire Lounge and waterfront activities including paddle boating, carousel, a new playground, and special events.
- Premier dining and entertainment including a renovated and upgraded AMC DINE-IN Rio Cinemas 18, Dave & Buster's, popular restaurants like Copper Canyon Grill, California Pizza Kitchen, Yard House, Silver Diner and Uncle Julio's, and fast-casual crowd pleasers like Chipotle, Poki DC and Nando’s Peri Peri.
- Curated shopping and services featuring a mix of boutiques such as bluemercury, Locally Crafted Shop, and South Moon Under, anchors such as Dick’s Sporting Goods, Kohl’s and Target, and two Marriott hotels.
- Highly visible, convenient location at the intersection of I-270 and I-370 near the ICC and Metro's Red Line Station at Shady Grove, with four garages offering complimentary parking.
- Named 2024 Top 10 Retail Center Experiences, 2022 Top 10 Retail Center Experiences, 2020 Top 10 COMEBACK Retail Center Experiences: No. 1 by Chain Store Age
- 7.8M annual visits in 2024
