If you have an opportunity to experience the total eclipse by taking a short trip, do it! I would avoid the tourist traps, though. They will be full beyond capacity.

A small park in a rural town will get the same eclipse as Niagara Falls or other big cities inside the totality area.

Be aware of general traffic, also, though. Plan to make a day of it, get to where you plan to go early and hang out for a while.