Northwest Catholic asked readers: What local Catholic church should travelers visit on their summer road trips?

Read their responses below.

“St. Xavier Mission in Toledo, the first Catholic mission north of California.” – Dan Meyer

“St. John Bosco Parish in Lakewood has a beautiful meditation park with Stations of the Cross, a grotto, several statues and places for solitude.” – Sue Maloney

“Our Lady of the Olympics at Lake Quinault is a simple church amidst the grandeur of the lake and forest. It’s a good place to reflect on the goodness of God.” – Judy Folden

“The Church of the Vietnamese Martyrs in Tukwila. Beautiful, full of faith and the history of the country of Vietnam.” – Pat Thompson

“Blessed Sacrament Church in Seattle, founded in 1908, with beautiful, strong Gothic architecture. Love the beautiful stained-glass windows depicting different saints.” – Rosanne Cundari

“St. Peter Mission in Suquamish. Visit Chief Sealth’s grave in the adjacent cemetery.” – Charlie Quigg

“St. John Mission in Montesano. Travelers can have their picture taken for the visitor board so parishioners can pray they have a safe journey.” – Susie Curry

“St. Nicholas Church in Gig Harbor to see the giant icons of the four Gospel writers behind the altar. Absolutely stunning.” – Susie Racek Fujita

This article appeared in the June/July 2026 issue of Northwest Catholic Magazine. Read the rest of the issue here.