Having and setting up a telescope is a waste of time. Meteror showers are best viewed from a deck chair in the darkest spot you can find. (Have insect repellent at hand).
Meteors will radiate from Perseus (east of Cassiopeia) but you can see them while facing any direction.
I have always found it to be a disappointing meteor shower, particularly compared to the Leonids in Nov. of 2002.