I want to stress that even if it's not possible to get to a dark site, just laying in your backyard on a blanket or sleeping bag can be a satisfying way to watch a meteor shower. I've done this many times from my home in Granger (the light-pollution capitol of the world) and it can be fun- with the comforts of home just a few steps away, even the non-astronomers in your family are more likely to join you for a while. I've even watched some cold-weather showers this way and have been pleasantly surprised at times, bundled-up and reclining on a chaise lounger. Darkness gets much deeper after about midnight, when road traffic tapers-off and many business lighs go off. I've been surprised at times at just how much activity can be seen from a compromised site.