It is also the county seat. Serving as a gateway to Shenandoah National Park, Luray is known for spectacular views and outdoor adventure. For great escapes and grand adventures, come to Luray and Page County - 365 days a year. Learn about town services, Luray Parks & Recreation, download forms and more through our Town of Luray, VA website. The town was started by Willian Staige Marye in 1812, a descendant of a family native to Luray, France. Town of Luray municiple offices: Luray is situated in the beautiful, historical Shenandoah Valley in Virginia. The population was 4,895 at the 2010 census. The population was 4,895 at the 2010 census. Located just 90 miles west of Washington, D.C., we’re close enough to make day trips and weekend getaways possible. There is no place quite like Luray and Page County, Virginia. Luray is located at 38°39′51″N 78°27′16″W / 38.66417°N 78.45444°W / 38.66417; -78.45444 (38.664097, -78.454531). The town of Luray, Virginia, sits in the Shenandoah Valley at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Luray is the county seat of Page County, Virginia, United States, in the Shenandoah Valley in the northern part of the commonwealth. Luray is a town in Page County, Virginia, United States, in the Shenandoah Valley of the northern part of the state. The mayor of the town is Barry Presgraves. Contact Luray-Page County Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center 18 Campbell Street Luray, VA 22835; Phone (540) 743-3915; Region Shenandoah Valley; VISIT SITE Grab a map and head for Skyline Drive, a gorgeous 105-mile road running along mountain ridges for the entire length of the park.