# Manatee Viewing Center > Boardwalks and a large deck provide close views of manatees and other wildlife like eagle rays and sharks. The atmosphere stays peaceful and relaxing even with crowds, supported by accessible trails and a free tram service. Educational features include a solar energy area and interactive stingray petting, making it a well-rounded nature spot. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/ManateeViewingCenter - Address: 6990 Dickman Rd, Apollo Beach, Florida, United States - Phone: +18132284289 - Website: https://www.tampaelectric.com/company/mvc/ ## What it is good for - Cool — 10/10 - Affordable — 10/10 - Unique — 10/10 - Peaceful — 10/10 - Fun Activities — 10/10 - Relaxing Spot — 10/10 - Local Spot — 10/10 - Interesting — 9.8/10 - Nice View — 9.7/10 - Scenic Views — 9.7/10 - Outdoor Space — 9.5/10 - Museums — 9.5/10 - Kid Friendly — 9.4/10 - Natural — 8.8/10 - Fish — 8.4/10 ## What people say - "I saw so many manatees and fish here." - "It's a great, free place for kids and adults alike." - "I found the power plant really interesting to look at." ## Good to know - The center is free to visit, including parking. - There were hundreds of manatees in the viewing area. - Starting November 2025, visitors can pet stingrays. - They hold an annual 5k event to support educational efforts. - During Christmas 2024, many visitors learn and observe the wildlife. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.