The Speckled Hen Inn Got a Horse!
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The Speckled Hen has a new feature in the pasture – We got a horse! Meet our newest addition, Ben – (surname Smokin’ Ben on his registration papers). Although we’re not sure he ever actually raced, he still has the tattoo on his neck, and when he runs around the pasture, his form is […]
Midwest Living Magazine’s 20 Best Romantic Getaways in Wisconsin
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The Speckled Hen Inn was included in Midwest Living’s “20 Best Romantic Getaways in Wisconsin“ Romantic getaways in the Badger State might put you at the edge of Lake Superior, under tall pines in the Northwoods, in the rolling hills of the Driftless region or the heart of Milwaukee. As a contributing […]
St. Louis Post Dispatch Talks About Madison – And The Speckled Hen Inn!
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The St. Louis Post Dispatch talks about Madison… and The Speckled Hen Inn! When it comes to things to do in Madison, The Speckled Hen Inn always tells our guests, “You will run out of time before you run out of things to do”. Madison is not only the State Capitol, but it is […]
Bottle Feed a Lamb or 2 This Summer!
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Wanna bottle feed a lamb? Hurry – before they’re all grown up! Two years ago, we had 18 lambs born which included 3 sets of triplets, one set of twins, and one single. When all of them decided to go outside the fence to explore, it just about drove Lilly the llama crazy […]
4 Hours of Summer Fun in Madison
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So you’re in Madison for the weekend and you want to do something fun and make the most of your time while you’re here. First, book a stay with us at The Speckled Hen Inn for great farm to table breakfasts to get you off to a great start in the morning! If you love the outdoors, Madison […]
Waterfront Dining in Madison
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Who doesn’t love dining on the water??? Pier Side Service: Recent renovations at The Edgewater hotel brought a bigger pier with 40 slips and pier attendants so Lake Mendota boaters can tie up worry-free while enjoying its eateries. The Boathouse is located at lake level, and features fish fry, burgers, brats […]
Great Restaurants in Madison
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Madison Restaurants Fun and Casual The Old Fashioned – we love this place. It looks to be a former drug store/soda fountain establishment and has a great menu with lots of Wisconsin foods, including the best cheese curds I have personally ever had. Also, great cheese trays and the prices are amazingly low for the […]
Where to go Hiking near Madison WI
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Are you wondering where to go hiking near Madison WI? We have some great suggestions for you. Where could there possibly be hiking in the Madison area? When people visit Madison, they expect the urban landscape of the university, the well-known restaurants gleamed about in magazines and the water sports the Madison lakes provide. One […]
New Glarus Day Trip
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If you love beer, you’ve no doubt heard of Spotted Cow, the legendary beer that is so good you can’t buy it across the State line because it’s illegal. Yep, it’s true – Wisconsin State pride runs deep here. So if you’re visiting Madison, it’s so worth a day trip to visit the New Glarus Brewery, where the legend began. […]
Winter Specials at The Speckled Hen Inn
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There are several Winter Specials during 2022-23 here at The Speckled Hen Inn. Join us for Christmas weekend and get 10% off your stay! Join us for New Year’s Weekend and get 15% off your stay! Winter Special: Get 5% off when you book 15-30 days in advance through March 31, […]