You’ve found it—one of Minneapolis’s most sacred pop culture relics, quietly nestled in a nondescript neighborhood. This unassuming house played a starring role in Purple Rain, anchoring the story of The Kid and echoing with the spirit of Prince. It’s not marked with neon or crowds, but fans know the feeling when they’re close. This Easter Egg POAP is your symbol of devotion, mystery, and the magic that still lingers in the purple shadow of greatness. Category: Easter Egg GPS: 44.94065, -93.23062 Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/44.94065,-93.23062 Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purple_Rain_(film) NFT: https://opensea.io/item/ethereum/0x495f947276749ce646f68ac8c248420045cb7b5e/62190149032022655717025961372930289129265559683354101596648999355730242830337
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
With its sleek, minimalist lines and bronze glass façade, the Campbell Mithun Tower is a love letter to International Style architecture. Rising confidently from Marquette Avenue, this skyscraper has been turning heads since the '80s. It reflects both the energy of downtown and the evolving ambitions of Minneapolis’s skyline. Earn this Architecture Aficionado POAP as part of your 612 POAP Challenge for spotting style in the city’s vertical climb. Category: Architecture Aficionado GPS: 44.97365, -93.26987 Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/44.97365,-93.26987 Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Two22 NFT: https://opensea.io/item/ethereum/0x495f947276749ce646f68ac8c248420045cb7b5e/62190149032022655717025961372930289129265559683354101596648999197400568430593
Towering above Nicollet Mall, Target’s corporate HQ isn’t just a building—it’s the nerve center of a retail giant born and bred in Minneapolis. The red bullseye is part of the city’s identity, from community events to job creation to the shelves in every local home. Walk by and you’ll likely spot red carts rolling out ideas for what’s next. Claim this Minneapolis Marvel POAP and prove you found the heart of the Target empire in the 612 POAP Challenge. Category: Minneapolis Marvel GPS: 44.97399, -93.2753 Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/44.97399,-93.2753 Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Target_Plaza_South NFT: https://opensea.io/item/ethereum/0x495f947276749ce646f68ac8c248420045cb7b5e/62190149032022655717025961372930289129265559683354101596648998860950010331137
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
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