Ruthdale Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Mardi Gras Casino
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Mardi Gras Casino during your travels in Cross Lanes? Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
West Virginia State Capitol Building
Take a guided tour around West Virginia’s seat of government and marvel at its dazzling dome, which is covered in 23.5-karat gold.
University of Charleston
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Charleston during your travels in Charleston. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its casinos.
Charleston Town Center
You can do some window-shopping at Charleston Town Center during your trip to Charleston. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its casinos.
Haddad Riverfront Park
Haddad Riverfront Park is just one of the places to see in Charleston, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this walkable area, find time to visit its casinos.
West Virginia State Museum
Familiarize yourself with the story of West Virginia at this nicely laid-out museum, which covers such diverse topics as coal and the Civil War.
Activities
Promise Land Bee Farm Private Tour in Charleston
Astonishing Scavenger Hunt: West Virginia’s Cultural Crown!
Our pick of the best Ruthdale Hotel Deals
Hampton Inn Charleston-Southridge
Staff was very friendly and very clean hotel.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Charleston Marriott Town Center
Great service, nice staff- very clean
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Embassy Suites Charleston
Everything was great
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Mardi Gras Casino & Resort
Great
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Charleston WV
Clean but small enjoyed are stay!
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Sonesta ES Suites Charleston
Second stay at a somesta. Again tv issues. The TV kept getting fuzzy and freezing. One channel had no sound. So.. fine place to stay unless I want to watch tv to fall asleep
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ruthdale
South Hills
While visiting South Hills, you might make a stop by sights like Wallace Hartman Nature Preserve and Cox-Morton House.
Loudendale
Though Loudendale may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Wallace Hartman Nature Preserve and Kanawha State Forest.
Grosscup Road Historic District
If you're spending time in Grosscup Road Historic District, you might enjoy its casinos and river views. If you've got time to venture a little farther, you can make a stop by Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences or Charleston Town Center.
Jefferson
While there might not be top attractions in Jefferson, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mardi Gras Casino and Dunbar Village Shopping Center.
Institute
When in Institute, you can plan a visit to Mardi Gras Casino and Dunbar Village Shopping Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Tyler Mountain
When in Tyler Mountain, you can plan a visit to North Charleston Recreation Center and Riverwalk Plaza Shopping Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
