Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Supplementary Income Statement Information (Details)

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Supplementary Income Statement Information (Details) (Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc [Member], USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc [Member]
     
Supplementary Income Statement Information [Line Items]      
Advertising and promotion $ 24,035 $ 23,051 $ 21,880
Common area maintenance 57,693 53,179 48,333
Real estate taxes 21,976 19,842 16,710
Other operating expenses 17,342 15,088 13,323
Operating Costs and Expenses $ 121,046 $ 111,160 $ 100,246