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Welcome to rio, Gaithersburg’s premier shopping and dining destination! Connect with us! Instagram: www.instagram.com/RIOLakefront
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rio is 760,000 SF of main-street retail, restaurant and entertainment in Gaithersburg, MD including Sportrock Climbing Centers, Target, Kohl’s, Barnes & Noble, Dave & Buster’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods and AMC DINE-IN. Stroll along the waterfront, soak in the scenery and wander into boutiques like South Moon Under, Francesca’s, Bluemercury, White House Black Market and more. Grab a latte from Corner Bakery, indulge in a frozen sangria at Uncle Julio’s and dine alfresco at True Food Kitchen, Yard House, Charley Prime Foods, Silver Diner, Copper Canyon Grill and California Pizza Kitchen. Make memories on the paddle boats and The Carousel presented by Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center. With more than 50 choices for shopping, dining and entertainment, rio provides excitement for the whole family!

10/28/2026

Soak up patio season while it lasts 🍂 Grab a table at Copper Canyon Grill or any of our other amazing restaurants to enjoy good food, lake views and crisp fall air at rio! 🥂

View Dining Options: https://brnw.ch/21x6Jwe

10/26/2026

Your game day starting five 🏈👏

Stock up on drinks and snacks at Target, grab burgers from BurgerFi, show your team spirit with fan gear from DICK's House of Sport, set the scene with hosting essentials from Kohl's, and finish strong with something sweet from Cinnabon!

Get your lineup ready at rio before kickoff. 🏈 Visit our directory to find everything you need for game day: https://brnw.ch/21x6FYH

10/22/2026

THIS WEEKEND! 🛍️
Shop 50 different local makers at Fall Artisan Market, hosted by Locally Crafted Workshop! Find original art, unique handmade goods and more while enjoying live music.

📅 Saturday & Sunday
⏰ 11 AM - 5 PM

Grab your crew and make a day of it at rio!

10/19/2026

The holiday party isn’t going to book itself. 😉🎄 With the holidays approaching fast, now’s the time to start planning!

Host your holiday party at rio! From dinner and drinks to private rooms and one-of-a-kind experiences, there’s a spot for every kind of celebration.

True Food Kitchen
Dave & Buster's
Charley Chesapeake Chophouse - formerly Prime Foods
Copper Canyon Grill
Muse Paintbar
Locally Crafted Workshop
Sportrock Climbing Centers
Silver Diner
Guapo’s Rio
& so many more!

10/15/2026

Consider this our fall photo dump, lakefront edition. 🍁🥐

Sweet treats and good eats from Tous Les Jours USA, Silver Diner, favorite sips from Kung Fu Tea and afternoons well spent at rio! From seasonal bites to lakefront activities, we’re soaking up every bit of the season.

Tag us in your photos, we'd love to see how you do fall at rio!

10/13/2026

Fall at rio ✨ A weekend of local makers, good finds, live music, and great vibes. Don’t miss out! 🛍️🎶

📅 Oct. 24–25 | 11 AM–5 PM

Locally Crafted Workshop is no longer accepting vendors for this event. However, you can reach out to them directly for future opportunities!

Details: https://brnw.ch/21x6ng9

10/12/2026

The reviews are in… and now it’s your turn to try Kareem's Lebanese Kitchen! ⭐️🍽️

We’re giving one lucky winner dinner for two at Kareem’s. Bring your date, your bestie or whoever you know will save room for dessert. 😉

Enter on Instagram here: https://brnw.ch/21x6lpd

One winner will be selected at random and notified via direct message from rio on October 26, 2026. Giveaway is not affiliated with Facebook or Instagram. Winner must be a U.S. resident of legal age and live in the Gaithersburg, MD area.

10/09/2026

Hello, fall! 🧡 The season’s best finds are popping up all around rio.

Browse cozy picks at Kohl's, create your own décor at Locally Crafted Workshop, shop autumn reads at Barnes & Noble, + try pumpkin everything at Target. 🎃☕📚

Plan your visit: https://brnw.ch/21x6icK

10/07/2026

🥤 Midweek treat, anyone? Stop by Sip Dirty Sodas and sip into the season with one of their limited-time fall flavors!

Browse their menu here: https://brnw.ch/21x6eJQ

10/05/2026

Save this for your next happy hour! 🍹🍕 California Pizza Kitchen has you covered Monday–Friday from 3–6 PM with specials starting at just $5. From cocktails + w**e to shareable bites and pizza, consider your after-work plans made.

Explore more happy hour specials here: https://brnw.ch/21x6b6S

Address

9841 Washingtonian Boulevard
Gaithersburg, MD
20878

Website

http://www.riolakefront.com/

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