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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income of the Operating Partnership (Schedule of Reclassifiacations of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income) (Details)

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income of the Operating Partnership (Schedule of Reclassifiacations of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income) (Details) (Tanger Properties Limited Partnership [Member], USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Cash flow hedges [Member]
       
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]        
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income $ (98) $ (92) $ (194) $ (182)
Foreign Currency [Member]
       
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]        
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income $ 0 $ 129 $ 0 $ 129