Living in the Kentlands

The Kentlands is an incredible community suited for everyone - families, young professionals, retirees, etc. There is a variety of shops, restaurants, medical offices, salons, dry cleaners, etc. that allows you to stay local for just about everything. 

For a list of all of the businesses in the Kentlands click here



  • Grocery stores include Whole Foods and Giant. Safeway, Harris Teeter and Trader Joe's are only 5-15 minute drive away. Additional shopping areas just a few miles away (Lakeforest Mall, Rio, Crowne Downtown).
  • There are numerous bus stops that have a route straight to the metro and other spots in Gaithersburg. The closest to the unit is just 2 blocks away on the corner of Booth Street and Kentlands Blvd. You are only 6 miles from the Shady Grove Metro.
  • Extremely close to nearby employers like Mediummune, Lockheed Martin, NIST, Astrizenicia, Shady Grove Adventist Hospital and many more. 
  • There are restaurants within just a few footsteps of the Colonnade including Brasserie Beck, CAVA, Chipotle, Coal Fire Pizza and Panera Bread. There are also smaller, locally owned ethnic restaurants like Batik, Yoyogi Sushi and Vasillis Mediterranean Grill.
  • Great live music scene. Local wine shops often feature happy hours and live music, there is live music 2-3 nights a week during the summer in the Town Square.
  • There is a Farmers Market just around the corner that runs every Saturday, year round.
  • It's a great place for those who like to be outside and active. Paved walking trails and lakes are less than 1/4 mile away. Other recreational parks and trails are within a 5-10 minute drive.
  • Community events include Kentlands Day in the spring and Octoberfest in the fall.