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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.
Stephen King wrote "The Shining" at The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado. The hotel served as inspiration for the fictional Overlook Hotel in the book.
"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.
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"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.