New Era, MI
- Elevation
- 756 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
- General Quality Overall rating out of 100
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New Era is a quiet West Michigan village surrounded by apple orchards, rolling farmland, and big open skies. With fewer than 500 residents, it offers a peaceful, close-knit rural setting where life moves at an easy pace. The old railroad corridor that helped put the town on the map is now the Hart-Montague Trail, a popular paved greenway for biking and walking that runs straight through town.
Downtown gathers along First Street, anchored by classic storefronts and Depot Park, where trail riders and neighbors often stop to relax. Just down the road sits Country Dairy, a beloved community staple known for fresh ice cream, farm tours, and a welcoming deli. For anyone looking for a relaxed countryside lifestyle with quick access to US-31 and nearby Lake Michigan beaches, New Era has plenty of charm.
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