I visited a historic city 30 minutes outside Washington, DC. I think it's one of the most charming destinations in the US. I visited Alexandria, Virginia, which is about 30 minutes outside Washington, DC. Tatyana Gann; Ceri Breeze/Shutterstock During a trip to Washington, DC , I spent time in Alexandria, Virginia. I quickly fell in love with the charming city and its historic roots. From cute shops and restaurants to a buzzy waterfront area, I found so much to do. Traveling to Washington, DC, had been on my bucket list for a few years, so when my friend who lives there invited me to visit, I immediately started planning my trip. While looking online for fun things to do nearby, I came across Alexandria, Virginia — a charming city just 30 minutes from the heart of DC. Located on the Potomac River, this historic city seemed like the perfect place to stop for lunch on my way to the nation's capital. However, my visit turned out to be the highlight of my trip to DC.…