The Colorado hotel that inspired Stephen King to write his novel The Shining has announced plans to build a horror museum and film centre.
Simon Pegg and Elijah Wood are among those backing the project, which is seeking $11.5m (£7.4m) in state funds for a "year-round horror destination". Lord of the Rings star Wood said there was "no better place for... a permanent home for the celebration of horror". The Stanley was the inspiration for the Overlook Hotel in King's 1977 novel.
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Simon Pegg and Elijah Wood are among those backing the project, which is seeking $11.5m (£7.4m) in state funds for a "year-round horror destination". Lord of the Rings star Wood said there was "no better place for... a permanent home for the celebration of horror". The Stanley was the inspiration for the Overlook Hotel in King's 1977 novel.
Colorado travel guide
Coverage includes: Planning chapters, Denver & Around, Boulder & Around, Rocky Mountain National Park, Northern Colorado, Vail, Aspen, Central Colorado, Mesa Verde, Southwest Colorado, Southeast Colorado, San Luis Valley, Understand and Survival chapters
You can pick and choose from complete guides and individual chapters, and download them to any device you like.
Click here to visit the Lonely Planet shop for more ebooks and print versions.
Sponsorsed Link
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