Scary movies locations that you can visit – INSIDER

In the film, the resort is called the Overlook Hotel and set in Colorado, which is fitting because it overlooks a lot more than just mountains. According to Uproxx, the film's exterior scenes were shot on location at this Oregon ski lodge, while interior scenes were shot on sound stages in London's Pinewood studios.

Stephen King is said to have been inspired by the real-life Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado when writing his novel, and both locations are still hugely popular with tourists, offering "Shining"-inspired activities all year round.

But if you're looking to stay at the Timberline Lodge's terrifying room 237, unfortunately, it doesn't exist. Room 217, however, which inspired King does, and the resort's website says, "somewhat ironically, room 217 is requested more often than any other room at Timberline."

Come to the Timberline Lodge to ski or visit for the year-round festivities inspired by the film it's part of the only ski resort in North America to offer skiing 365 days a year.

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