The Shining is set at the fictional Overlook Hotel in Colorado. Although the hotel itself doesn't exist, the inspiration for the hotel is believed to be The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado.
The Overlook
Some Stephen King books and movies that do not take place in Maine include "The Shining" (set in Colorado), "Doctor Sleep" (set in various locations), "Misery" (set in Colorado), and "The Dark Tower" series (set in a fantasy world with connections to other Stephen King works).
The Stanley Hotel, Colorado
It is supposed to be in Colorado.
The Stanley Hotel, Estes Park, Colorado
The Stanley Hotel, Colorado
"The Shining" is based on the fictional Overlook Hotel, which is situated in the Rocky Mountains in Colorado. While the story is not directly based on a specific town, the setting draws inspiration from locations like Estes Park and the Stanley Hotel in Colorado.
"The Shining" novel takes place during the winter at the Overlook Hotel in Colorado, where the Torrance family serves as caretakers during its off-season closure.
Sidewinder, Colorado is the setting for two of Stephen King's books: "The Shining" and its sequel, "Doctor Sleep." The fictional town serves as the backdrop for these supernatural horror stories.
The Stanley Hotel at 333 Wonder Avenue in Estes Park.
The Japanese release date for The Shining Darkness is 20 February, 2010. There isn't a set date for the English release.
Stanley Hotel, located in Estes Park, Colorado near one of the entrances to Rocky Mountain National Park