Perched mysteriously in Prospect Park, the “Witches Hat Tower” looks like it fell out of a fairy tale and landed among the trees. Officially named the Prospect Park Water Tower, it once offered panoramic views of the city—but its locked gate and peculiar charm now fuel urban legends. It’s weird, it’s wonderful, and yes, it’s real. You’ve earned this Minneapolis Marvel POAP by seeking out the strange and storied in the 612 POAP Challenge. Category: Minneapolis Marvel GPS: 44.96872, -93.21267 Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/44.96872,-93.21267 Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prospect_Park_Water_Tower NFT: https://opensea.io/item/ethereum/0x495f947276749ce646f68ac8c248420045cb7b5e/62190149032022655717025961372930289129265559683354101596648999439293126541313

Glowing red above the Mississippi near the Hennepin Avenue Bridge, the historic Grain Belt Beer sign is a beacon of local brewing heritage. It’s not just an ad—it’s a landmark, preserved and loved even as the brewery it once promoted has changed hands. Light it up at night and you’ve got vintage magic over the water. You’ve unlocked this Minneapolis Marvel POAP for toasting one of the city’s most enduring icons in the 612 POAP Challenge. Category: Minneapolis Marvel GPS: 44.98618, -93.26344 Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/44.98618,-93.26344 Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grain_Belt_Beer_Sign NFT: https://opensea.io/item/ethereum/0x495f947276749ce646f68ac8c248420045cb7b5e/62190149032022655717025961372930289129265559683354101596648998919224126603265

Glowing like a futuristic arc over the Mississippi, the Lowry Avenue Bridge is an eye-catching marvel of LED design and engineering. Its sweeping lines and color-changing lights make it one of the most visually striking crossings in Minneapolis. This isn’t just infrastructure—it’s a nightly light show that reflects the creativity of the city. Claim this Bridge Builder POAP for finding beauty where function meets flair in the 612 POAP Challenge. Category: Bridge Builder GPS: 45.01309, -93.27454 Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/45.01309,-93.27454 Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lowry_Avenue_Bridge NFT: https://opensea.io/item/ethereum/0x495f947276749ce646f68ac8c248420045cb7b5e/62190149032022655717025961372930289129265559683354101596648999145723521925121

Awarded to the bold and curious! This POAP is given to participants who were the first to discover and claim a location in the 612 POAP Challenge. Like a true trailblazer, you navigated the city and charted new digital ground. With compass in hand and adventure in your heart, you led the way for others to follow.

This POAP is given to everyone that collects any of the 33 locations in the 612 POAP Challenge! Collect one and you will get this POAP sent to you to commemorate being in the challenge. Mailing List: https://buttondown.com/612-poap-challenge

It’s a chair. But it’s also… not just a chair. The oversized bronze seat outside Northrop Auditorium invites visitors to sit, spin, and snap a quirky photo—or just ponder why it exists at all. This Minneapolis Marvel POAP celebrates your appreciation for functional sculpture and whimsical detours in the 612 POAP Challenge. Category: Minneapolis Marvel GPS: 44.97571, -93.23537 Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/44.97571,-93.23537 Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northrop_Auditorium NFT: https://opensea.io/item/ethereum/0x495f947276749ce646f68ac8c248420045cb7b5e/62190149032022655717025961372930289129265559683354101596648999231485428891649