Clio - Discover Nearby History

Name: Clio - Discover Nearby History
Rating: 4.225806 (117 reviews)
Author: Clio Foundation

By: Clio Foundation

Discover nearby history! Walking tours, historical markers, museums, & landmarks

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Features & Capabilities

Clio - Discover Nearby History is a free, non-profit Chrome extension that helps you uncover local history wherever you are. It provides access to nearby museums, monuments, historical markers, and landmarks to enrich your travel or daily walks. Each entry and walking tour is created by historians, universities, historic sites, and museums, ensuring accurate and engaging content.

With over 200 walking tours across the United States, including major cities like New York City, San Francisco, and New Orleans, Clio serves as a dynamic city guide. Users can create their own historical entries and tours, contributing to a growing map of American history. Special accounts are available for institutions and educators, fostering collaborative learning. Clio invites donations to support its mission and offers tax deductions for contributors, making history accessible to everyone.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

2.9.9 Last updated: 2025-12-29

Version code:

299

Creation date:

2014-07-10

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Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO Very high risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH Moderate risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE Moderate risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN Moderate risk

Size:

74.00MB

Email:

cl*****@theclio.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-14

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# 348,461 ▲ 2,522

Other platforms

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Developed by:

Clio Foundation

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.theclio.clio

Email:

cl*****@theclio.com

Website:

http://www.theclio.com

User Reviews

Clio is a highly praised app among history enthusiasts for its in-depth historical information, interactive walking and driving tours, and ability to uncover lesser-known local historical sites. It is valued both for personal travel and educational purposes. However, multiple users have experienced crashes upon launching the app, indicating some stability issues. Overall, Clio enhances the way users explore and understand history in their vicinity.

Pros

Provides informative and in-depth historical content about local sites and hidden gems.
Offers enjoyable walking and driving tours that are easy to follow.
Enhances travel experiences by revealing off-the-beaten-path historical locations.
Useful both for casual users and educators, allowing students to engage with history interactively.
Accessible and fun tool for history lovers to learn about their surroundings.

Cons