The First Congressional District of Rhode Island stretches from northern industrial communities in the Blackstone Valley to the world famous beaches, mansions, and sailing of Newport in the south.
Diversity is the hallmark of the First District.
And it is this diversity which makes the First District such an interesting destination for visitors. Along the way, tourists can visit one of the most successful repertory theaters in the country, the Tony Award-winning Trinity Repertory Theater in Providence. Trinity received a Tony for its contribution to regional theater in Rhode Island, and actors and designers associated with Trinity have been nominated and received Tonys for theater work outside of Rhode Island. Providence is also home to the finest zoo in New England, the Roger Williams Park and Zoo. Animals at the zoo range from penguins and polar bears to elephants and giraffes.