Ghostly Encounters Await at Colorado’s Legendary Stanley Hotel
The Stanley Hotel in Colorado has recently been named by Conde Nast as one of the Most Haunted Places in the World. Nestled in Estes Park, this grand hotel has captivated visitors with its majestic Georgian architecture and its esteemed whiskey bar since its doors first opened in 1909. However, it wasn’t until it became the muse for Stephen King’s fictional Overlook Hotel in “The Shining” that the Stanley Hotel truly cemented its place in the annals of the paranormal.
Stephen King’s terrifying tale, inspired by his stay at the Stanley, brought global attention to this historic site, and there is now even a Shining Tour.
Yet, the hotel’s ghostly allure extends beyond the pages of a novel. Guests and staff have reported numerous supernatural encounters, including sightings of apparitions and inexplicable piano music that seems to echo through the halls. The Stanley Hotel has embraced its spooky reputation, offering nightly ghost tours that delve into its eerie history, along with psychic consultations provided by the in-house medium, Madame Vera.