The phrase "little town" refers to a small community or settlement with few buildings, houses, and people, typically with a slower pace of life. Full definition
Only a small little town of white houses widely stretched along the shore with only a small shop, one church, and a tiny harbor to mark its center. (greyworldnomads.com)
I love shopping in little towns with little boutiques and hardly buy anything online. (nofearoffashion.com)
I always love shopping in those cute quaint little towns, too! (blovedboston.com)