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Investments in Unconsolidated Real Estate Joint Ventures (Summary Statements of Operations for Unconsolidated Joint Ventures) (Details)

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Investments in Unconsolidated Real Estate Joint Ventures (Summary Statements of Operations for Unconsolidated Joint Ventures) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Mar. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2013
Partnership Interest [Member]
     
Summary Statements of Operations of Unconsolidated Joint Ventures [Line Items]      
Revenues $ 16,755 $ 21,395  
Property operating 6,646 8,803  
General and administrative 129 485  
Acquisition costs 0 421  
Depreciation and amortization 4,974 7,384  
Total expenses 11,749 17,093  
Operating income 5,006 4,302  
Interest expense (1,226) (4,052)  
Net income 3,780 250  
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc [Member]
     
Summary Statements of Operations of Unconsolidated Joint Ventures [Line Items]      
Revenues 102,842 88,689  
Property operating 36,027 28,135  
General and administrative 10,722 9,572  
Acquisition costs 7 179  
Depreciation and amortization 26,063 22,288  
Total expenses 74,415 60,174  
Operating income 28,427 28,515  
Interest expense (14,920) (12,876)  
Net income 15,440 16,229 113,321
The Company and Operating Partnership's share of net income (loss) of unconsolidated joint ventures 1,933 590  
The Company and Operating Partnership's share of depreciation and impairment charges (real estate related) of unconsolidated joint ventures $ 2,605 $ 3,173