Charming and serene, Lake Harriet is where music floats from the bandshell, vintage streetcars hum nearby, and serenity lives around every bend of the trail. It’s the lake for long walks, kite festivals, and a stop at the famous bread-and-ice-cream-serving bandshell café. The perfect blend of urban and nostalgic, it invites you to slow down and take it all in. You’ve earned this Lake Lover POAP for soaking in the classic Minneapolis vibe on your 612 POAP Challenge. Category: Lake Lover GPS: 44.92812, -93.30774 Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/44.92812,-93.30774 Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Harriet_(Minnesota) NFT: https://opensea.io/item/ethereum/0x495f947276749ce646f68ac8c248420045cb7b5e/62190149032022655717025961372930289129265559683354101596648998837860266147841

It’s not just a sculpture—it’s the symbol of Minneapolis itself. Claes Oldenburg’s iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry balances playfulness with bold design, nestled in the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden like it was always meant to be there. Snap a photo, dodge the mist, and admire how surrealism became civic pride. This Culture Collector POAP is your reward for embracing whimsy in the heart of the 612 POAP Challenge. Category: Culture Collector GPS: 44.97023, -93.28905 Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/44.97023,-93.28905 Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spoonbridge_and_Cherry NFT: https://opensea.io/item/ethereum/0x495f947276749ce646f68ac8c248420045cb7b5e/62190149032022655717025961372930289129265559683354101596648998920323638231041

This stunning landmark isn't just the first basilica in the United States—it’s a marvel of Beaux-Arts architecture that anchors the Loring Park skyline with quiet grandeur. From its ornate domes to its towering columns, the Basilica is a spiritual and structural masterpiece. Architecture Aficionados will appreciate the harmony of faith and form in this sacred space. This POAP marks your visit to one of Minneapolis’s most iconic works of design in the 612 POAP Challenge. Category: Architecture Aficionado GPS: 44.97274, -93.28629 Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/44.97274,-93.28629 Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basilica_of_Saint_Mary_(Minneapolis) NFT: https://opensea.io/item/ethereum/0x495f947276749ce646f68ac8c248420045cb7b5e/62190149032022655717025961372930289129265559683354101596648998798277847547905

The stars on the black exterior, the pulsing beats inside—First Ave is a sacred space in the Minneapolis music scene. Prince made it legendary, but generations of performers have made it home. Whether you caught a live show or just stood in awe at the door, this place radiates cool. Claim this Culture Collector POAP and let everyone know you visited a cultural cathedral of the 612 POAP Challenge. Category: Culture Collector GPS: 44.97853, -93.27599 Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/44.97853,-93.27599 Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Avenue_(nightclub) NFT: https://opensea.io/item/ethereum/0x495f947276749ce646f68ac8c248420045cb7b5e/62190149032022655717025961372930289129265559683354101596648999166614242852865

The IDS Tower is the undisputed heavyweight champion of the Minneapolis skyline. Designed by Philip Johnson, its shimmering glass and precise geometry make it a masterpiece of modernism. It’s not just a building—it’s a vertical ecosystem, complete with the Crystal Court at its base. This Architecture Aficionado POAP rewards your ascent to the city’s architectural apex in the 612 POAP Challenge. Category: Architecture Aficionado GPS: 44.97615, -93.27239 Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/44.97615,-93.27239 Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IDS_Center NFT: https://opensea.io/item/ethereum/0x495f947276749ce646f68ac8c248420045cb7b5e/62190149032022655717025961372930289129265559683354101596648998847755870797825

Towering with neo-Gothic flair, the Wells Fargo Center is what happens when a bank wants a cathedral. Designed by César Pelli, its limestone exterior and elegant setbacks nod to a more classical era—even though it was built in the '80s. It’s both fortress and beacon, anchoring downtown with quiet confidence. Add this Architecture Aficionado POAP to your collection in the 612 POAP Challenge and celebrate timeless ambition. Category: Architecture Aficionado GPS: 44.97697, -93.27088 Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/44.97697,-93.27088 Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wells_Fargo_Center_(Minneapolis) NFT: https://opensea.io/item/ethereum/0x495f947276749ce646f68ac8c248420045cb7b5e/62190149032022655717025961372930289129265559683354101596648999184206428897281