This really depends on your activity priorities when visiting the region. Pigeon Forge is closer to Club Wyndham Smoky Mountains and has many of the attractions and entertainment venues, plus is closer to Dollywood and the associated venues such as Splash Country and Dolly Parton’s Stampede. Golf is also available in Pigeon Forge at, ironically, the Gatlinburg Golf Course.
Gatlinburg is closer to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and associated outdoor activities such as skiing and snowboarding at Ober Gatlinburg. About a 30-minute drive from Club Wyndham Smoky Mountains, you’ll find quaint shops compared to the more mainstream outlet-style shopping at Pigeon Forge. Both places feature great restaurants.