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It’s a culinary passport and cultural crossroads all in one. From tamales to injera, bubble tea to biryani, the Midtown Global Market celebrates the flavors and entrepreneurs of our globally diverse city. It’s more than food—it’s a daily festival of community and craft. Pick up this Culture Collector POAP for tasting the world without leaving the 612 POAP Challenge. Category: Culture Collector GPS: 44.94879, -93.26078 Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/44.94879,-93.26078 Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midtown_Exchange NFT: https://opensea.io/item/ethereum/0x495f947276749ce646f68ac8c248420045cb7b5e/62190149032022655717025961372930289129265559683354101596648999156718638202881

Bold, provocative, and never afraid to experiment, the Walker Art Center is a beacon for contemporary art lovers. It challenges, surprises, and sometimes even confuses—but that’s exactly the point. Whether inside the galleries or wandering the adjacent sculpture garden, you’re part of the conversation. Collect this Culture Collector POAP and honor your curiosity in the 612 POAP Challenge. Category: Culture Collector GPS: 44.96848, -93.28869 Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/44.96848,-93.28869 Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walker_Art_Center NFT: https://opensea.io/item/ethereum/0x495f947276749ce646f68ac8c248420045cb7b5e/62190149032022655717025961372930289129265559683354101596648999174310824247297

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

Built in record time after tragedy, the 35W Saint Anthony Falls Bridge is a story of resilience and renewal. This sleek, modern structure carries thousands of cars each day while quietly boasting green credentials and structural innovation. It even lights up in brilliant colors at night, offering a moment of beauty amid the bustle. As a Bridge Builder in the 612 POAP Challenge, you’ve crossed more than a river—you’ve crossed into history. Category: Bridge Builder GPS: 44.97896, -93.24497 Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/44.97896,-93.24497 Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I-35W_Saint_Anthony_Falls_Bridge NFT: https://opensea.io/item/ethereum/0x495f947276749ce646f68ac8c248420045cb7b5e/62190149032022655717025961372930289129265559683354101596648999329341963763713

Love it or not, you can’t miss Riverside Plaza. Its bold, blocky design is a prime example of Brutalist architecture—with a twist of Mondrian color theory splashed across its massive surface. Designed by Ralph Rapson, it's as much a social experiment as it is a design statement. This Architecture Aficionado POAP is yours for braving the concrete jungle of the 612 POAP Challenge. Category: Architecture Aficionado GPS: 44.96956, -93.24952 Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/44.96956,-93.24952 Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riverside_Plaza NFT: https://opensea.io/item/ethereum/0x495f947276749ce646f68ac8c248420045cb7b5e/62190149032022655717025961372930289129265559683354101596648999306252219580417