Friday, July 22: The Stanley Hotel
During King Kon, we have our very own private tour booked at the
Stanley Hotel in beautiful Estes Park Colorado. Why a private tour, you ask? Well, I will tell you. It's because we will get the tour guide all to ourselves, and they will tell us all the SK-related stories in addition to the regular history-type stuff that other tours get.
As most of you probably already know, Stephen King stayed here, and this was an inspiration for The Overlook Hotel in his 1977 novel
The Shining.
But, you may not have known that parts of
Stephen King's: The Shining miniseries was filmed at The Stanley Hotel, both inside and outside. So be sure to rewatch before your trip, and you'll definitely recognize different areas.
When:
July 22, 1pm Please try to be 15 minutes earlyish, just so we don't lose anyone. We don't want to assume you're running late when you've actually been eaten by the house. Oh wait, that's Rose Red... Just be one time, OK? If you're lost in the Hotel on your own and you end up kissing a naked dead lady, don't come running to me!
Where:
The Stanley Hotel
333 Wonderview Avenue
Estes Park, CO 80517
What to Bring: Yourself, a camera, walking shoes, and a change of undies in case you get scared.
Cost: Our Fearless Leader Scott,
GNTLGNT, will be along presently to explain all of that.
Note: Please give yourselves plenty of time to get to the hotel before the tour. Mountain driving is unpredictable at best, and the last thing you want to have to deal with is trying to RUSH through all the beautiful scenery!
The town of Estes Park is a destination in itself. If anyone wanting to head up there early or stay behind after, there is plenty to keep you busy!