Amber is the signature purchase in Vilnius — Lithuania produces more of it than any other country. Pilies Street is lined with amber shops, though quality and price vary widely. Reputable shops will provide certificates of authenticity. Linen goods, folk crafts (woven textiles, wood carvings, pottery), and Lithuanian food products (rye bread, smoked meats, local spirits) are also worth looking for.
Halės Market (Halės Turgus) on Pylimo Street is the main traditional food market, open daily in a covered 19th-century building. It is the best place to buy Lithuanian food products and to see how the city actually feeds itself.