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The Stanley Hotel: America’s Most Haunted Hotel and the Inspiration for The Shining

Discover the chilling history and haunted legacy of the Stanley Hotel, the real-life inspiration for Stephen King’s The Shining. From its grand opening in 1909 to its infamous ghostly encounters, explore the stories of Freelan Oscar Stanley, the tragic explosion in Room 217, and the eerie phenomena that draw visitors from around the world.

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Colorado

High-altitude haunts and mining ghost towns. Discover the real hotel behind The Shining, the Ludlow Massacre site, and abandoned camps in the Rockies.
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