Mount Baker Theatre
The Mount Baker Theatre (officially abbreviated MBT) is a 1,517-seat performing arts venue and national historic landmark in Bellingham, Washington, United States. Its story as a place to visit starts in 1927. Around it, Peace Arch (21 mi) comes first on our list.
A theatre inside Bellingham
You can stay in Bellingham
Mount Baker Theatre is inside Bellingham, which has 36 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Seattle
Seattle is about 78 miles south (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 65–74°. When to go ↓
An airport 4 miles away
Bellingham (BLI) has airline service, about 4 miles from Mount Baker Theatre.
Established in 1927
Mount Baker Theatre dates from 1927. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
A month-by-month look
A visit to Mount Baker Theatre can follow the seasons below.
Mount Baker Theatre
The Mount Baker Theatre (officially abbreviated MBT) is a 1,517-seat performing arts venue and national historic landmark in Bellingham, Washington, United States. The theater hosts professional productions and concerts as well as community performances from the north of Puget Sound. The theater's main stage is the largest theatrical venue in Washington north of Seattle's Paramount and 5th Avenue.
Popular legend holds that the building is haunted by a ghost named Judy. The facility is owned by the city of Bellingham and managed by the nonprofit Mount Baker Theatre organization.
- Type
- Theatre
- Established
- 1927
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1978)
- Wikipedia readers
- 2.2K a year
Places to stay near Mount Baker Theatre
Nearest for a night are Bellingham (36) and Ferndale (9).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Mount Baker Theatre | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham | in town | — | 36 24 hotels · 6 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 96,395 | $628K | D |
| Ferndale | 9 mi northwest | 15 min | 9 3 hotels · 2 motels · 1 campground · 3 RV parks | 17,559 | $549K | B− |
| Birch Bay | 17 mi northwest | 25 min | 19 5 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 6 campgrounds · 7 RV parks | 10,837 | $477K | — |
| Anacortes | 19 mi south | 30 min | 22 5 hotels · 1 motel · 11 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 3 RV parks | 18,080 | $697K | B− |
| Lynden | 14 mi north | 20 min | 9 5 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 campgrounds | 16,881 | $597K | B− |
| Alger | 12 mi southeast | 20 min | 6 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 687 | $700K | — |
| Geneva | 3 mi east | 5 min | 2 1 inn or B&B · 1 RV park | 2,073 | $801K | — |
| Blaine | 20 mi northwest | 30 min | 12 7 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 6,475 | $550K | C |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Beyond Mount Baker Theatre
Within 55 miles you can add these well-known places.
Big draw30 mi MountainMount Baker
121 mi LandmarkPeace Arch
44 mi LandmarkFort Worden
2in town MuseumWhatcom Museum of History and Art
55 mi Stadium & arenaAngel of the Winds Arena
42 mi LandmarkFort Casey
50 mi BeachDungeness Spit38 mi Ski areaMt Baker47 runs · 1,475 ft verticalPhoto credits
Mount Baker: Walter Siegmund (talk), CC BY 2.5 · Peace Arch: Arnold C (User:Buchanan-Hermit), Attribution · Fort Worden: Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Whatcom Museum of History and Art: Benjamin Cody, Public domain · Angel of the Winds Arena: Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fort Casey: mikelehen, CC BY 2.0 · Dungeness Spit: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain
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Questions before you go
Is Mount Baker Theatre in Bellingham?
Yes. It’s inside Bellingham, WA.
When is the best time to visit Mount Baker Theatre?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 65–74°.
How far is Mount Baker Theatre from Seattle?
About 78 miles south of Seattle, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Mount Baker Theatre?
Bellingham (BLI), about 4 miles away. The nearest big hub is Seattle–Tacoma (SEA), about 90 miles.
Where should I stay near Mount Baker Theatre?
Bellingham (in town, 36 places to stay), Ferndale (9 mi, 9 places to stay) and Birch Bay (17 mi, 19 places to stay).
Tips from people in Bellingham
Share what you know in Bellingham’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.