Merrier MoCo Holiday Gift Guide: Buy something sporty from Dick’s Sporting Goods for your favorite athlete. Grab a gift certificate for an episode at the Red Door Escape Room. There’s something locally made by regional artisans at Locally Crafted. For the foodie, take them out to eat at Copper Canyon Grill or buy a gift card so they can enjoy their dish later on the Lake House Barge in the springtime. 

Welcome to rio, Gaithersburg’s premier shopping and dining destination! Ideally situated in the heart of Montgomery County, shoppers of all ages enjoy an unmatched retail experience at the rio in its picturesque open air shopping environment and vibrant setting.

rio is 760,000 SF of main-street retail, restaurant and entertainment in Gaithersburg, MD including Target, Pier 1 Imports, Barnes & Noble, Dick’s Sporting Goods and the newly renovated AMC RIO Cinemas. Stroll along the waterfront, soak in the scenery and wander into boutiques like South Moon Under, White House Black Market, and Charming Charlie. Grab a latte from Corner Bakery, indulge in a frozen sangria at Uncle Julio’s and dine al fresco at Yard House, Copper Canyon Grill, California Pizza Kitchen and Guapo’s. 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 in the Gaithersburg area, the rio is excitement for the whole family!