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Daytona has the benefit of hotel supply (although getting in short supply at this point), proximity to the beach if you're looking for other distractions, close restaurants, decent infrastructure, and the ability to see a lot of the track. The black fencing is enough to drive you crazy, but there is good access in the paddock. Even if you can't get "in" pit lane, you can walk behind the chain link and get a good look.
Daytona can be very cold and the night is long, so don't presume that you're going for a warm Florida vacation.
N24 is a much different experience. It is a more difficult race to take in, but has a lot more depth - more to see. No prototypes, but 150+ cars in the main event across a number of GT and sportscar classes. Great access in the paddock, but no access to the pit lane. Hotels are impossible to come by - plan now. Camping is a huge event by itself and almost with the modest price of admission alone. Campers build scaffolding next to the track for viewing platforms, complete with mega stereo systems and televisions. Don't show up and expect to pick your spot along the fence though - the same groups camp in the same place every year.
The N24 track is huge and the race is almost impossible to keep up with. You'll take in the race from different spots on the track and you'll need to drive/walk to get to many of them. It is work, but rewarding. You won't be able to see it all in one year.
Weather is very unpredictable at the Ring. This year had sun, rain, hail, and finished in sun. Rain and fog are common. The support races are great and the vintage race is a particular highlight. There isn't anything else to do locally (except the Nurburg castle, Pistenklaus restaurant, and Adenau town center restaurants).
Probably tons more I could say about either one, but ask if you have more questions.
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