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.

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Coming Soon: Sportrock Climbing Gyms, Miss Toya's Southern Kitchen and Charley Prime

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/Loews 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, Francesca’s, 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 2020 Top 10 COMEBACK Retail Center Experiences: No. 1 and 2022 Top 10 Retail Center Experiences by Chain Store Age