thats the neat thing about Vegas, there's something for everyone.
and everyone will tell you their way of doing it.
There has been many threads started about going to Las Vegas and everyone has an opinion of the things you should do.
As a former travel agent, if you are a first timer, stay somewhere central on the strip, so thats its easy walking for you for wherever you want to head to. Most people in Vegas will cab it to this or that hotel and the cabs are relatively cheap. They are also an experience all on their own.
I am sure you already know about Hoover Dam and Freemont Street, so those might be good starting points for you.
There's tons of shopping, a show in every hotel and gaming galore.
Throw in a few million people and you can not have a bad time. IMHO.
I search
www.vegas.com for the shows that are going to be there and then I buy my tickets on the first day that I am there. There's also discount boothes on the strip for shows. Take advantage of them.
Many of the TOP END shows will not be offered at this discount shops, so you will either have to order them online or order them the minute you get there.
If I may make one suggestion, take a cab from the airport to your hotel. This way you dont have to stop at every hotel to get to yours. And the cost will probably be no more than 10 or 15 bucks. I really hated those airport shuttles. again JMHO.
Have a great time. Vegas really is a fun fun place.
P.S. In 15 years of marriage, I have been to Vegas 24 times with my wife and another couple. I have yet to see the Hoover dam, its just not somehting that interests me. My point being, is that everyone will experience vegas differently. Just like Chevy Chase said in vegas vacation, you'll want to experience Vegas on your own.