Photo by: Chip Kalback
Where Stephen King dreamed up The Shining
The Stanley Hotel; Estes Park, Colorado: This 104-year-old resort is famous for spooking guests-among them, the author, whose 1974 stay in Room 217 inspired his classic hotel horror story. The innkeepers embrace the haunt's past (employing a resident clairvoyant, Madame Vera), while delivering such luxe amenities as a spa and a whiskey bar serving Prohibition-era cocktails. (From $239 a night; stanleyhotel.com) Plus: The Best Antique Shows in the Country » 94 Beautiful Bedroom Design Ideas » Plan a pilgrimage to one of these destinations, each of which witnessed a landmark moment in American culture. See more from CountryLiving.com : Our Ultimate Guide to Kitchen Decorating » 33 Reasons to Visit New York's Hudson Valley » America's Best Farmer's Markets » Great Summer Camps for Grown-Ups » Reprinted with permission of Hearst Communications, Inc.
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