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The fight between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao is nearly a month away and already the bout is mired in controversy.

Horse and carriage in Old Town Scottsdale

Downtown Phoenix will be insane this Super Bowl weekend, with 12 blocks roped off and transformed into Super Bowl Central. The Big Game is expected to draw over a million people, and there will be plenty of fun to be had. including the chance to meet NFL players.

You should check all that out, obviously, but don't miss out on all the other cool things the greater Phoenix area has to offer. Comprised of several cities within cities, you'll have your work cut out for you exploring it all over the course of a weekend.

We suggest starting with Scottsdale and Tempe. and getting outside to enjoy Phoenix's pleasant winter sunshine.

Here's our starter guide for first-timers to the Valley of the Sun: