I visited a historic city 30 minutes outside Washington, DC. I think it's one of the most charming destinations in the US.

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I visited Alexandria, Virginia, which is about 30 minutes outside Washington, DC. Tatyana Gann; Ceri Breeze/ShutterstockDuring a trip to Washington, DC, I spent time in Alexandria, Virginia. I quickly fell in love with the charming city and its historic roots.