I did option 1, last year... 1st week of Sept. I'd recommend that time of year and early in the week to avoid weekend crowds.
My review and pics are here, post 46.
https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showt...=527371&page=4
Reach out for lodging and logistics suggestions. Vrbo and air b&b have great options, just need to be aware of locality to roads and entertainment. We got a house with a garage