Ruthdale Travel Guide
Charleston
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.
Things to do
Promise Land Bee Farm Private Tour in Charleston
Top hotels in Ruthdale
Hampton Inn Charleston-Southridge
We liked the location .restaurants were close by
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Embassy Suites Charleston
The room was clean, the flooring and trim was worn and dated. The elevators were not all working and there was a MONSOON of children and their parents that were completely out of control and too loud and disturbing to other guests. The staff was great and apologetic. After 1 am things finally quieted ...
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Charleston Marriott Town Center
This wasn't my favorite hotel. The room was EXTREMELY HOT. Even after setting the temperature to cool and putting it all the way down, it was still 74° the entire time. We even had an employee tell us it would be better to turn it off all together and leave the balcony door cracked. It did cool down ...
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Mardi Gras Casino & Resort
The rooms are newly remodeled, but they are pretty much sticklers on not allowing check in until 4 pm, even if rooms are ready. We did not find that there was a hot tub. Take photos of any emails or postcards for complimentary rooms or special promotions. We found they did not show up and you had ...
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Wyndham Garden Cross Lanes Charleston
Room was clean, and staff was nice.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Super 8 by Wyndham Dunbar/Charleston Area
Room wasn’t the cleanest, especially the bathroom sink. Entire room smelled like cigarette smoke, it irritated my throat.
Reviewed on 1 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 Patrick Street Plaza Shopping Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
