We stay at the Desert Rose, which is near MGM, Excalibur Hooters and Tropicana. They have one and two bedrooms , full kitchens, BBQ's, Pool, jacauzzi. Gym. Very quiet and close to the strip. The pp gave you the outdoor stuff. There is so much shopping. I love the window shopping. The Venetian has the Gondola's inside and outside.
Look on Groupon and Living Socials under Las Vegas for different types of values. DH and I like the RIO Buffet. Sometime on the two sites you can get deals for a few of the buffets. Some are very expensive.
Check out the Bellagio they have a neat sanctuary for picture taking, and just around the corner they have a great bakery and huge chocolate fountain. I love my pictures of it.
There is the big wheel which gives you great view of the city. The Stratosphere has the rides up top of the building, but there is a charge to go to the top, and the rides are separate charge, you can check out the rides on you tube.
If you don't have a car you take the Duece bus up and down the strip and it will also go down to freemont st. They have a zip line as does the Rio hotel.
Remember that things look close , but they are not, so a good pair of comfy shoes is best. There is a Coca Cola store and the M&M store. Those are my favorite.
Just take your camera and have a great time. Oh you can also visit the Pawn Stars pawn shop. I would not go before 3pm. They film and the line wraps around the building.