Featured, Retail
Rio
209 Boardwalk Place
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Overview
Rio is a leading open-air shopping, dining, and entertainment destination in Montgomery County, Maryland, offering a distinctive waterfront experience with retail, restaurants, and year-round activities. Its lakeside setting, walkable layout, and mix of national brands and local favorites make it a popular choice for visitors. Positioned along the I-270 technology corridor and surrounded by expanding residential communities, Rio serves a strong, affluent market with excellent visibility, convenient access, and ample complimentary parking. With a curated collection of retail, dining, and entertainment, anchored by Target, Kohl’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods, and AMC DINE-IN, along with waterfront amenities and community events, Rio continues to be Gaithersburg’s most celebrated shopping and lifestyle destination.
Highlights
Property
760,000 SF open-air, waterfront lifestyle destination; anchored by Target, Kohl’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Barnes & Noble and two Marriott hotels
Location
Highly visible, easily accessible along the I-270 technology corridor near I-370 and the ICC, serving Montgomery County, Maryland.
Visitation
8.1M annual visits (2025, Placer.ai), recognized nationally as a Top 10 Retail Center Experience (2024, Chain Store Age)
Key Tenants
Demographics
Source: Esri, 2024.
Radius
1 Mile
3 Miles
5 Miles
Population
23,453
141,412
290,403
Households
10,007
53,180
104,139
Average HH Income
$145,639
$169,092
$175,496
Site Plan
Available Space
#
Sq Ft
#
Sq Ft
129
3,600
5022
2,784
0030
9,137
0035
3,479
#
Sq Ft
129
3,600
5022
2,784
0030
9,137
0035
3,479
Current Tenants
#
Tenant
Square Footage
#
Tenant
Square Footage
L-11
Han Spot
6,817
1020
J. Crew Factory
2,585
2020
Chico's
2,580
2026
LensCrafters
5,050
3020
Rooster's Men's Grooming Center
1,252
4020
Amazing Lash
1,406
9870
KOHL'S
93,000
0001
Tous Les Jours
4,337
0002
Sport Rock Climbing Centers
100,000
0003
Lanzhou Hand Pull Noodle
1,637
0005
BurgerFi
2,954
0006
Kung Fu Tea
1,240
0007
Le Macaron French Pastries
1,090
0011
south moon under
4,692
11B
Locally Crafted
1,021
0021
Barnes & Noble
27,050
0025
Target
153,000
026A
Revive Therapy & Wellness
1,587
0029
LOFT
6,360
0031
Xfinity
4,667
100
Copper Canyon Grill
7,000
101
IKEA
8,882
125
Red Door Escape Room
4,057
128
Potbelly Sandwich
1,992
136
California Pizza Kitchen
5,963
201-A
Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls
1,398
201-B
Koi Sushi
2,247
205
Chipotle Mexican Grill
2,449
208
Nouvelle Nail Spa
1,008
211
Yard House
7,600
213A
Donut Chew
1,506
215
Fantasticks
1,131
216
IT'SUGAR
2,351
217
MUSE Paint Bar
2,792
220
Auntie Anne's/Cinnabon
3,923
221
True Food Kitchen
6,320
224
Nando's
3,924
229
Miss Toya's Southern Kitchen
2,335
231
Uncle Julio's
9,000
236
Poki DC
1,509
300a
AMC Rio Cinemas 18
87,504
301
Silver Diner
6,881
302
Charley Chesapeake Chophouse & Bar
2,895
304
Dave & Buster's
35,586
306
Guapo's
6,745
307
ZIPS Dry Cleaners
5,909
308
Sport Rock Climbing Centers
47,522
#
Tenant
Square Footage
L-11
Han Spot
6,817
1020
J. Crew Factory
2,585
2020
Chico's
2,580
2026
LensCrafters
5,050
3020
Rooster's Men's Grooming Center
1,252
4020
Amazing Lash
1,406
9870
KOHL'S
93,000
0001
Tous Les Jours
4,337
0002
Sport Rock Climbing Centers
100,000
0003
Lanzhou Hand Pull Noodle
1,637
0005
BurgerFi
2,954
0006
Kung Fu Tea
1,240
0007
Le Macaron French Pastries
1,090
0011
south moon under
4,692
11B
Locally Crafted
1,021
0021
Barnes & Noble
27,050
0025
Target
153,000
026A
Revive Therapy & Wellness
1,587
0029
LOFT
6,360
0031
Xfinity
4,667
100
Copper Canyon Grill
7,000
101
IKEA
8,882
125
Red Door Escape Room
4,057
128
Potbelly Sandwich
1,992
136
California Pizza Kitchen
5,963
201-A
Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls
1,398
201-B
Koi Sushi
2,247
205
Chipotle Mexican Grill
2,449
208
Nouvelle Nail Spa
1,008
211
Yard House
7,600
213A
Donut Chew
1,506
215
Fantasticks
1,131
216
IT'SUGAR
2,351
217
MUSE Paint Bar
2,792
220
Auntie Anne's/Cinnabon
3,923
221
True Food Kitchen
6,320
224
Nando's
3,924
229
Miss Toya's Southern Kitchen
2,335
231
Uncle Julio's
9,000
236
Poki DC
1,509
300a
AMC Rio Cinemas 18
87,504
301
Silver Diner
6,881
302
Charley Chesapeake Chophouse & Bar
2,895
304
Dave & Buster's
35,586
306
Guapo's
6,745
307
ZIPS Dry Cleaners
5,909
308
Sport Rock Climbing Centers
47,522