The Mystery Machine
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The Stanley Hotel

Estes Park

Haunted Building Extreme Activity

History & Paranormal Activity

Stephen King's inspiration for The Shining — the 1909 Stanley Hotel is one of America's most investigated haunted buildings. Room 217 (where King stayed) is haunted by a housekeeper who was injured in a gas explosion, and the children's playroom in the attic produces the most disturbing activity. The ballroom grand piano plays by itself, and children are heard running the hallways. Ghost-hunting equipment consistently produces readings throughout the property.

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🔒 The Local Legend

Local legend, as it is told around this place. Stories, not records — we have not verified any of it.

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Location

40.3787°N, 105.5215°W