Luray really can claim to be halfway between Paradise and the Garden of Eden, because it lies along Highway 18, about midway between the small town of Paradise to its west and the Garden of Eden to the east. Of course the original coiners of this now-famous phrase had another meaning in mind.
Must-see attractions:
- First Log Cabin in Russell County (located at the Highway 18 roadside park)
- Downtown Luray Historic Native Stone Buildings
- Luray City Park
- Luray Historical Museum/Mitchell Drug Store and Yellow Dog Saloon
- Luray Nine Hole Sand Green Golf Course
- Old Stone Church/Luray Performing Arts Center
- White Buffalo Art Gallery
Events:
- UMB Customer Appreciation Breakfast
- Friendship Day: Luray's free BBQ - July
- Annual All School Banquet - Memorial Day Weekend
- Fish Fry - March
- Golf Tournaments - Golf Tournaments all summer long
- Madrigal Feast - December
Community/Contact Information:
Luray City Office
115 S. Main
Luray, KS 67649
785-698-2302
cityofluray@!gorhamtel.com
M. Cederberg
P O Box 352
Luray, KS 67649
mrcdrbrg@gorhamtel.com