A new drink destination has arrived at Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg. Sip, a family-owned dirty soda and mocktail stand, recently opened next to Bear’s Shaved Ice near the carousel and playground, offering a menu of customizable dirty sodas, mocktails, energy drink mixes, sparkling water refreshers, and specialty beverages (preview video available below).

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After a $10.2 million transformation, DICK’S Sporting Goods is officially ready to unveil its new House of Sport at Rio Lakefront. The reimagined store at 2 Grand Corner Avenue in Gaithersburg will celebrate its grand opening with a three-day “House Party” from Friday, June 5 through Sunday, June 7, featuring athlete appearances, giveaways, interactive experiences, and special promotions. We have first-look photos below.

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Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls is set to reopen at 201A Boardwalk Place at Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg on Thursday, May 7 under new ownership after being temporarily closed for several months. A preview video from its initial opening, in the summer of 2024, can be seen below. (more…)


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