First Avenue in downtown Minneapolis is one of many stops that come alive through "Purple Places," a Prince-themed GPS-guided audio tour from SoundAround tours .

Co-founder Kristen Zschomler stands outside the doors where "Purple Rain" was first performed live.

"I was doing a lot of in-person tours. I had done a bunch of research after Prince passed away on places where he lived or recorded, in part to get historic recognition for them," Zschomler said. "I had all this data and people really wanted to learn more about Prince and his connection to Minneapolis."

Through the SoundAround app, visitors can do just that. Fans can explore at their own pace, from the "Purple Rain" house to murals dedicated to Prince's memory — or the spot where the "That ain't Lake Minnetonka" scene was

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